A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·The local government imposed a ban on fireworks in residential areas
• ·A study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and boost local businesses
• ·A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menu
• ·Paramedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients
• ·A tech giant acquired a small AI startup for $500 million
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a thrilling final match
• ·A research study found that spending time gardening can lower blood pressure in adults
• ·The national park service announced plans to improve trails and visitor facilities
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar ice caps
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The city implemented a new waste-sorting program to reduce environmental pollution
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children