Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 27%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veteransA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 15000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to limit screen time for users under 18

Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakersLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systemsA tennis player won their 24th Grand Slam title breaking a decades-old record

A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the worldResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

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• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage social media posts
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in high school students
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless veterans with 75 beds
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $590 million
• ·The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·A global summit on climate change concluded with a commitment from 100 countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast