The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year

Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charityStudy shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits

Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metalLibrary hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities

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• ·The transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety
• ·A bookstore offered 20% off all books during a holiday sale, attracting record numbers of customers
• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·A sports equipment store sold eco-friendly gear
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for extreme heat in the coming days
• ·The local zoo started offering behind-the-scenes tours to teach visitors about animal care
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·A local theater produced a musical
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with electric bikes for longer trips