The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year

Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charityStudy shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits

Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metalLibrary hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities

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• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income students
• ·A historical society restored an 18th-century mansion to serve as a local museum
• ·A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbs
• ·A research team studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life
• ·A software company introduced a new collaboration tool designed to help remote teams work more efficiently
• ·Toy company releases new range of educational games for kids
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle more patients
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A local business association organized a networking event
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital