The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic

Scientists create rapid test for COVID 19 variantsFitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredientsAmbulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas

TV network announces new reality show about small business ownersResearch shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer monthsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate changeA tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsA bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller

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• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by global events
• ·A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes
• ·International aid groups sent 5000 tents and blankets to families displaced by a recent wildfire
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·A fire at a restaurant in the downtown area was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city
• ·A research study found that using public transit instead of driving can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 60%.
• ·A new app was released to help people learn foreign languages
• ·A new study showed that drinking water regularly can improve skin health