Researchers found that eating nuts daily can reduce the risk of diabetes

A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuriesA city installed more public restrooms with accessible facilities for people with disabilities

A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous modelsA farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefsA museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe

A airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroomA charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods

A university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communities

A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selectionsA school started a debate club that won first place in a regional competition

A tech company partnered with a local college to offer internships to students studying computer scienceA community garden hosted a "kids’ gardening day" where children learned how to plant and care for vegetables

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictionsA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

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• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·Oceanographers discover underwater mountain range with unique ecosystems
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart condition
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidays