The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and transportation servicesA team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets

The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growthA charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental healthScientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere

The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more stations across townResearchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance

A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at an international festival

The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teamsA supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farms

A study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligenceThe military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month

A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airportsA tech firm announced permanent work-from-home options for all employees

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• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·The university invited a renowned expert to give a lecture on technology innovation
• ·Researchers found that eating olive oil daily reduces the risk of heart disease
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·A hospital used a new surgical technique to treat a patient with a rare heart condition
• ·Software firm releases new tool to help small businesses manage inventory
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents
• ·TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremony
• ·The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwest