A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve bone density in the elderly
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A major airline announced more summer flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects bird migration
• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days during holiday season to handle packages
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging
• ·Teachers received additional training to enhance their digital teaching skills