Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·A cybersecurity firm warned of a new phishing scam targeting remote workers stealing sensitive company data
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·The school district announced it will offer free after-school tutoring for students struggling in math
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and heart health
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday season
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 600000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in people
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event with local poets
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·An international organization donated medical supplies to countries facing shortages