The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with medicinal properties that can treat certain illnesses
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved products
• ·A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment building
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Tech giant Google unveiled a new AI tool designed to assist teachers in creating lesson plans