Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park

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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• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders, regardless of the purchase amount.
• ·A library hosted digital literacy classes for adults learning to use email and online banking
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying among teens
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutions
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 30 countries over the next year.
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans
• ·A social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants
• ·Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices
• ·Video game company announces release of new fantasy game next month
• ·A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuring