The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year

Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charityStudy shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits

Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metalLibrary hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

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 cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities

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• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injury
• ·The university hosted an international conference on global health issues
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from music critics
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help customers recover lost items
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·The stock market closed at a new all-time high after a week of strong performance
• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program
• ·A farm started a petting zoo
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled its latest smartphone model, featuring advanced camera technology and longer battery life.
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history