A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·The police department launched a campaign to reduce traffic accidents in the city
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficiently
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open locations in several Asian countries
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle more patients
• ·Local artists organized a community art project to decorate abandoned buildings
• ·A new fashion show featured designs made from recycled materials
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck that featured dishes from 25 different cultures
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear for women
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%
• ·A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourism
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five
• ·A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured