The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food prices

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower costThe school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students

Scientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rateThe city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about fire prevention in wilderness areasNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming

Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probeCross country team wins state championship with record breaking time

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• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new sports center
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A major airline announced plans to add more flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions
• ·A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and home delivery services
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local farm
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes