A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors improves mental health
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.
• ·Plant store offers workshops on indoor gardening for apartment dwellers
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation has health benefits
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that became popular quickly
• ·A city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools highways and disrupting transit
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs
• ·A city installed more traffic lights in busy intersections
• ·Local authorities reported a 18% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·A famous artist opened a new exhibition featuring their latest works, attracting thousands of visitors in its first week.