A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweek

A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the countryScientists developed a new test that can detect cancer at an early stage

The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phoneResearchers found that family meals help improve children’s eating habitsA major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book early

The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a tech companyA local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s diversity on a downtown wall

The government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas

A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their financesA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer

The national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewersA tech company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its software

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floodsA local market started selling fresh produce directly from nearby farms

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• ·Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it away
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school starts
• ·A farm began selling its products directly to restaurants which increased its profits by 25%
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·A famous athlete announced retirement from professional sports after 20 years citing health reasons
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking classes
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to nationals
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month