Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in needA grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars

A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social mediaA hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guestsA musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office buildingA study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels

A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products

A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigateA community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween

A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designsA coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option

A university’s soccer team won the national championshipA taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more

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• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·A national wildlife reserve reported an increase in the number of endangered species
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop producing gas-powered cars by 2035
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·The country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter
• ·A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collection
• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flower decorations
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local farm