A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches

A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster reliefA construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understandingA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countriesA city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting

A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "puppy training classes" for new dog owners

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared

A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainabilityA study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children

Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reportedA tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products

The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 daysScientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle

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• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in local tech sector
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students
• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·Fire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissions
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship
• ·Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals
• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A social media platform removed fake accounts to improve user experience
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from 30 different countries
• ·The national basketball team won a key playoff game to advance to the semifinals