A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutes

Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern operaResearch indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers

Toy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kidsPark rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration seasonPharmacy provides free flu shot clinics at senior centers and community halls

Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collectionStudy finds that remote work increases job satisfaction for 80 percent of employees

Firefighters rescue family from apartment fire caused by faulty electrical wiring

Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in EthiopiaResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees

Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown areaAstronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star

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• ·Local hospitals started offering free health screenings for people at risk of diabetes
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A small business owner started a loyalty program where customers earn points for referrals
• ·A scientist discovered a new antibiotic that can treat infections resistant to current medications
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted a puppy yoga event where participants did yoga while interacting with puppies
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animals
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with indigenous artists to create new collection
• ·A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering
• ·A city added more bike repair stations in parks and near bike lanes
• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows
• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can improve mental health and reduce anxiety