Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat

A famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical eventsA study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent stormA flood in a small town damaged over 120 homes and forced residents to seek shelterA startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydrated

Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery optionsThe World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages

A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasLocal firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported

A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core productsThe national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days

Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicleA popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics

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• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 37% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A software company updated its program to work with new operating systems
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·The government announced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic diseases
• ·A city launched a bike safety program to teach children how to ride bikes safely
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online