Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·Researchers studied social media’s impact on relationships
• ·A tech startup raised $2 million in funding to further develop its AI-powered productivity tool
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum
• ·The stock market experienced a minor dip after news of trade policy changes
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policing
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source all its ingredients from local farms by next year
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new convention center to attract more events
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of waste
• ·A yoga studio opened a second location after its first studio sold out classes for six months straight
• ·A bakery made custom cupcakes for events
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·The stock market rebounded quickly after a short period of uncertainty due to global events