A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website

Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional riderResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption feesNewspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area

Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby starRunning club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedarGovernment invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

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• ·A city added more bike racks in downtown areas
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continents
• ·Scientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support renewable energy projects across the country.
• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea may have health benefits for the immune system
• ·A local school won a national award for its innovative environmental education program
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·Power company offers rebates for customers who switch to energy-efficient appliances
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·Scientists discovered a new exoplanet potentially capable of supporting life