Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·A famous singer released a new album that topped the charts
• ·Automotive company recalls specific car models due to faulty brake systems
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop where residents learned how to grow and use herbs in cooking
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·A famous designer launched a new clothing line inspired by traditional craftsmanship
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·The federal reserve announced it will keep interest rates unchanged for the next quarter, citing stable inflation levels.
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner, lighter, and has a longer battery life
• ·A tech company partnered with a university to develop AI tools for personalized learning