A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress

Pet hospital offers affordable wellness plansCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50

Physicists study black holes to learn about universe originsSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals

Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk

Candle company donates to reforestation projectsCommunity center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams

Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countriesStudy shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults

Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flourPolice department launches campaign against distracted driving

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• ·A study showed that listening to nature sounds can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia
• ·A popular restaurant chain announced plans to expand to 59 new locations across the country by the end of 2025
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milk
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth soccer league, covering the cost of uniforms and equipment
• ·Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moon
• ·A startup created a portable solar charger that can power a laptop for 12 hours using only sunlight
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to a new city
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·The government announced plans to
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent