A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress

Pet hospital offers affordable wellness plansCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50

Physicists study black holes to learn about universe originsSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals

Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk

Candle company donates to reforestation projectsCommunity center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams

Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countriesStudy shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults

Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flourPolice department launches campaign against distracted driving

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• ·Local businesses supported a program to train young people for jobs
• ·Global tech giant revealed plans to invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects to reduce its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030.
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across town
• ·The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area, addressing the shortage of medical facilities.
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools
• ·A city museum hosted a special exhibition on ancient civilizations
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include free Wi-Fi for all passengers
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins dating back to the Roman Empire in a small British village