The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentrationCoffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science classFashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesA construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

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• ·The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwest
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of winter clothing
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach kids about space exploration
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five years
• ·A car accident in a parking garage resulted in minor injuries for three people
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits and activities
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools
• ·The government provided training programs for unemployed people
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about corporate earnings
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation