A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season
• ·A new study found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to low-income families
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·The city council announced plans to improve bike lanes throughout the city
• ·A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space
• ·A university research team studied the impact of social media on relationships
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life
• ·A high school football team won the state championship for the first time in 20 years with a 21-14 victory
• ·The national space agency launched a new satellite to study atmospheric changes