A hospital announced plans to expand its pediatric department with 30 new beds

A toy company released a line of educational toys designed to teach young children math skillsA hospital started a support group for families of patients with terminal illnesses

A coffee roaster began selling small batch, single origin coffee beans onlineA tech startup developed an app that helps users find and book local home repair servicesA national forest opened a new campground with facilities for RVs and tent camping

A bakery started making custom cookies for corporate events and partiesA construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbs

A research team studied the effects of screen time on children’s sleep patterns

A café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berriesResearchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying

A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online ordersThe national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years

A local theater hosted a festival of short films made by student filmmakersThe government introduced new regulations to reduce food waste in restaurants

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• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A bakery introduced a gluten-free line of pastries that quickly became its top-selling products
• ·A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections
• ·A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·A music festival organizer added more stages to accommodate larger crowds
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering in areas with strict protection measures
• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest