Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsA restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do listsA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost itemsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center, reducing waste by 50%
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to begin filming next month
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover
• ·The government launched a new program to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·International organizations are sending medical supplies to a country hit by a recent cholera outbreak
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·The city organized a cultural festival showcasing local traditions
• ·A medical study found that drinking green tea daily can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors
• ·A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs