Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsA restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do listsA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost itemsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·A study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers
• ·A new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·A fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfits
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·A snowstorm led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the country
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing for the resumption of outdoor sports events
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A bookstore offered a subscription service where customers receive a new book every month
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·The World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow faster under certain light conditions
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls