A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentrationCoffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science classFashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesA construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

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• ·The national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars
• ·A major car brand announced plans to stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030
• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks
• ·The space agency announced plans to build a research station on the moon by 2036
• ·Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·A local art museum opened an exhibit featuring works by emerging artists from the community
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animals
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plains
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 40 families
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand