Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers family-friendly matinees with discounted tickets

Research indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-beingHardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginnersCoast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seas

Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record labelBiologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides

Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep qualityA school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating

A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small townsA hotel started offering "workcation" packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers

A musician collaborated with a local orchestra to record a classical version of their popular songsA construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students

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• ·A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera
• ·The government introduced new guidelines for safe outdoor gatherings
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in school
• ·A tech company allowed employees to bring their pets to work one day a week to boost morale
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A tech startup raised $5 million in funding to expand its team and develop new features
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outside daily can reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·The national volleyball team participated in an international competition