A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friends

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·School newsletter features student projects on environmental conservation
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood
• ·A small café started offering free Wi-Fi to customers who spend over $5 on food or drinks
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping season
• ·A new study showed that regular exercise can improve bone density in older adults
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a city with lower taxes
• ·A national park offered guided tours led by park rangers
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health
• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its clothing