A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent stormA flood in a small town damaged over 120 homes and forced residents to seek shelter

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedLocal restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery optionsThe World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages

A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournamentA museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas

Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

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• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wild
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights for guests to use
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·Park rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countries
• ·A new art exhibition featured works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area