A charity organization provided backpacks filled with school supplies to 5000 children

Research indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolismCity launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles

Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figurePower company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissionsSurvey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter

Theater group puts on production of classic play with modern adaptationVeterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areas

Software company releases update to fix security issues in popular app

Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spacesThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendResearchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults

A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikesAn airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

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• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizers
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online store to sell fresh produce to customers at home
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workouts
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a week
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to renovate all its locations over the next two years
• ·A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·A retail store launched a loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to regular customers
• ·A local café introduced a new breakfast sandwich made with local ingredients
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·A pet store started offering puppy training classes for new dog owners
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast reduces obesity risk in teens
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A city hosted a art fair that featured works from 100 local artists and drew 8,000 visitors