The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders

Study shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adultsCity council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling

Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matineesPower company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winterSurvey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips

Theater group performs original play about local history at community centerBiologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices

Software company releases new app to help users manage personal finances

Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting seasonSoccer team wins regional title and advances to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles reduce plastic waste by 80%Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local dairy

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing personsTheater shows classic film with live musical accompaniment

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• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·A famous novelist announced a new book based on real-life historical events
• ·The transportation department announced plans to repair and upgrade several major highways to reduce traffic congestion.
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatments
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of a specific fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with local artisans to create handmade accessories
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·The government launched a public awareness campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theft
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and environmentally friendly