The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic

Scientists create rapid test for COVID 19 variantsFitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredientsAmbulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas

TV network announces new reality show about small business ownersResearch shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer monthsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate changeA tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsA bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller

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• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A sports brand launched a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·The space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 500
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program
• ·A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schools
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce 50 new original shows next year
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·Car manufacturers announced plans to standardize charging ports for all electric vehicles by 2027
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect sleep quality in teenagers