A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
• ·A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nights
• ·An international aid organization delivered 13000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program to encourage more people to cycle instead of driving, reducing traffic and pollution.
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current models
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·Survey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser for a children's hospital
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prioritize sustainable tourism options
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with medicinal properties that can treat certain illnesses
• ·A construction company implemented new safety training programs that reduced on-site accidents by 40%
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science