Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers

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 major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languages
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can cause respiratory problems in young children
• ·A tech company announced it will expand its operations to a new city and hire 500 employees
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that can operate efficiently in low-wind conditions
• ·Paramedics use new equipment to treat heart attack patients faster
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at night
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $65000