A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress

Pet hospital offers affordable wellness plansCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50

Physicists study black holes to learn about universe originsSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals

Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk

Candle company donates to reforestation projectsCommunity center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams

Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countriesStudy shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults

Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flourPolice department launches campaign against distracted driving

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• ·Local farmers markets reported record attendance during the summer months
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stations
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian artifacts that had been on loan from a foreign museum
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snowfall in the northern regions
• ·The stock market saw a small decline after reports of slower economic growth in the quarter
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years
• ·Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding in coastal regions, forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate their homes.
• ·A tech startup launched a finance management app
• ·The stock market fluctuated due to uncertainty about government economic policies
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake