The city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgetsDoctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early

The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizationsA new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists

The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market

A museum offered free admission on weekends for familiesA gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries

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• ·Local businesses are offering special discounts to attract more customers
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·A pet rescue organization started a senior pet adoption campaign to find homes for older dogs and cats
• ·A charity collected donations of clothing for people in need
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about recycling
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 6 million people in rural areas
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by emergency teams
• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping season
• ·The government planned to improve healthcare services in rural areas
• ·A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersections
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in coastal towns
• ·A famous author won a prestigious literary prize for contributions to contemporary literature