Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customersPolice department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issuesArt gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists

Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exerciseElectronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsA city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training

An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in EuropeA study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce back pain

The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with limited providersA bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 800 fans

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• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable wellness plans
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 500,000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system.
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after seven days of intensive efforts
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all its trains by the end of the year
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays
• ·A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes
• ·A university opened a new sports complex with a gym, pool, and outdoor fields for students and faculty
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bikes and 50 docking stations
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure