A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 65000 residents in the eastern region
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 18% in high school students
• ·A new study showed that social media use affects teenagers' sleep quality
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 10 new locations in small towns this year
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that became popular quickly
• ·A cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languages
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
• ·Scientists observed that a species of bird is migrating earlier due to warmer springs