Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint

Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state competition

Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skillsBakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customersPolice department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents

Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artistsResearch indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle soreness

Electronics store offers trade in program for old devices towards new purchases

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated animals back into their natural habitatResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels by 20% in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areasA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate variability

A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhoodThe government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methods

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• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their stores
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian artifacts that had been on loan from a foreign museum
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·A severe heatwave forced schools to close early and outdoor events to be canceled
• ·The national volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games
• ·A group of volunteers organized a clean - up event along the riverbank
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks
• ·Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meet
• ·A pharmaceutical company began clinical trials for a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·The university opened a new research center focused on artificial intelligence
• ·A new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shopping
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards