A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelersResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired playersA tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app

The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floodsA local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand

A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museumA gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment

A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

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• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older models
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilities
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recycling
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivity
• ·Scientists warned that rising temperatures are causing polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate
• ·A university’s debate team won a national championship
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal began
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce its reliance on grid electricity
• ·Travel magazine lists top 10 hidden gem destinations for travelers
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards
• ·A local newspaper started a column featuring local business owners
• ·A tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators