Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours

A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prizeA local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups

Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive developmentThe military deployed troops to help clear roads blocked by snow in mountainous regions

A school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family incomeA tech startup launched an app that helps users find and book affordable local accommodations

A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alertsResearchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months

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• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·A survey found that 50% of people have experienced cyberbullying at some point in their lives
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders
• ·Bus company adds wheelchair accessible vehicles to all routes
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishes
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate to encourage family fitness
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highway
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·A major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers