The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentrationCoffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science classFashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesA construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

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• ·The stock market rose 2.3% following positive news about a new trade agreement with a key partner
• ·Police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on a warehouse in the industrial district
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·Research finds that board games improve social skills in shy children
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 550000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing temporary shelter use
• ·A software company released a new project management app that is compatible with both desktop and mobile devices
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·Volunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project
• ·Researchers found that early education has a positive impact on children's future
• ·A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a program to provide free pet care to low-income families