A bakery started selling custom cupcakes with personalized designs for birthdays and events

The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issuesA historic theater was renovated with new lighting systems and seating after a small fire

Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shoppingDoctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defectThe country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forestA best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America

Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homesNewspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesGymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levelsCoffee shop roasts its own beans on site

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults.
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A fire department taught local residents how to use CPR during a free training session
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor, aiming to help 10 million children by 2030.
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 10-mile stretch of highway to fix potholes
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·The stock market jumped 3% after a key company reported higher-than-expected quarterly profits
• ·A streaming service added a new collection of classic films to its library
• ·A leading streaming service released a documentary about the history of space exploration