Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance

Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant starRunning club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of releaseCity council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from sheltersTrain company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

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• ·Scientists warned that rising temperatures are causing polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations
• ·A new study showed that spending time with family improves mental health
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight entertainment systems
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·Scientists at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade
• ·A tech startup raised $100 million in funding to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry.
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children