A new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leaderResearch indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travelPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and faunaNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersAn energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries

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• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutions
• ·Gardening center offers classes on growing vegetables in container gardens
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Major airline adds three new routes to European destinations
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city
• ·Local businesses participated in a community fair to showcase their products and services
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a gift shop section with local products
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a foldable screen next year
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.