The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns

Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contestResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function

Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juicesAnimal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter servicesNewspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area

Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years awayRunning club hosts 10k race that raises $50000 for local food bank

Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like cinnamon and apple ciderA famous actor announced they will star in a new movie about environmental conservation set to film next year

A city added 10 new bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion and promote eco-friendly transportationA study showed that eating one serving of leafy greens per day can lower the risk of diabetes by 15%

A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenueA group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event

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• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their screen time before bed to improve sleep quality
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The school board approved the construction of a new elementary school
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·A new study showed that practicing yoga for 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety symptoms