A government program provided $50,000 grants to 20 small businesses affected by recent natural disasters

A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in needA community organized a neighborhood watch program to improve safety in the area

A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food to reduce food wasteA school held a science fair where students presented their research projects to judgesA photographer took photos of a local event that were published in a regional newspaper

A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphonesA musician released a music video that received 1 million views on YouTube in one week

A construction company won a contract to build a new airport terminal

A study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and memoryResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets

Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations

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• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A photographer published a calendar featuring photos of local landmarks to raise money for charity
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released novel
• ·A tech startup announced it will release a new smart home device next quarter that controls lighting and temperature
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·The school district announced plans to replace old school buses with electric vehicles
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming
• ·Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought
• ·A discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic for exotic pets
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand