A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance

Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant starRunning club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of releaseCity council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from sheltersTrain company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

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• ·A hospital launched a new program to help patients quit smoking with counseling and medication
• ·A gym offered free one-week trial memberships to encourage people to start a fitness routine
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes
• ·Local restaurants reported a 40% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer months
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·A global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week improves brain health
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.5% due to lower energy costs
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote healthy eating
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills