Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsA restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do listsA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost itemsSkateboard 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 catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include more comfortable seating
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutes
• ·A musician went on a European tour to promote their new album
• ·A new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for livestock
• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online