A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friends

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s diversity on a downtown wall
• ·Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income households
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to give free books to children in homeless shelters
• ·A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.
• ·Scientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation
• ·A popular music festival revealed its lineup including many world-famous singers
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect honeybees from deadly viruses