A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallResearchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soilThe school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools

A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scrollThe fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnight

Scientists discovered that poor posture while working at desks contributes to back pain

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysResearchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores

A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online ordersThe national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time

A local theater hosted a festival of plays written by local playwrightsThe government introduced new regulations to ensure food is free from harmful chemicals

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• ·The UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities
• ·The local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost endurance
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage parents to vaccinate their children against whooping cough
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·Chemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets
• ·The national space agency planned to send a new mission to explore the moon
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·The military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbers