A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter

Pet store hosts adoption event for rescue dogs and catsCoast guard rescues fishermen from capsized boat in Atlantic Ocean

Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredientsPhysicists make breakthrough in understanding dark matterCycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across state

Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adultsFurniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materials

Library offers free access to online language learning tools

Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional riderThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the fluThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models

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• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·A movie theater added luxury seating and expanded its snack menu to boost ticket sales
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes
• ·Scientists at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more vegetarian options
• ·The government launched a program to help people quit smoking
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikes
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roads
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight entertainment systems