A city launched a program to help homeless people find jobs and permanent housing

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekendTrain company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership

Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adultsDance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and balletElectronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns

Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend tripStudy shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults

City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling

Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matineesSwimming team wins national championship for third year in a row

Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bondingFlorist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowers

Teachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessonsMotorcycle dealership hosts charity ride to support animal rescue groups

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• ·Researchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services
• ·Scientists at a university lab found a way to reduce the cost of producing hydrogen fuel by 40%
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A study showed that practicing meditation for 15 minutes daily reduces anxiety levels by 22%
• ·The police department launched a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·Local restaurants started offering outdoor dining options to accommodate more customers
• ·A local theater company performed a Shakespeare play in a park for free
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to reduce the number of concussions among players
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes