A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friends

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 catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·A study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone
• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all clothing purchases
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a residential neighborhood
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity
• ·A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut album
• ·A city added more traffic lights
• ·A charity organization built a new community center
• ·Local police seized over $1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops on financial literacy for community members
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several mountain roads due to snow
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight material for use in aircraft