The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains

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 catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·A community garden started a composting program to reduce waste and improve soil quality
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customers
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·A grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customers
• ·A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topics
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical care to patients in a remote village
• ·A photographer took photos of a local event that were published in a regional newspaper
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum