The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·The central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises
• ·Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless shelters
• ·An oil company announced it will build a carbon capture facility to reduce emissions
• ·A charity raised money to provide scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·A new hotel opened in the mountains offering scenic views
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a residential neighborhood
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including blood sugar tracking
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $620 million in research and development to create new AI technologies