A university opened a new career center to help students find internships

A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with ancient grainsA construction company used solar power to run its equipment during a project

A smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictionsA farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easierA hospital started a support group for cancer patients

A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer monthsA clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory

A city launched a campaign to promote local businesses

A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectivelyA tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research

The government launched a program to promote tourism in rural areasA popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries

Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and transportation servicesA team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets

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• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·A bookstore offered a subscription service where customers receive a new book every month
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Saturn’s rings
• ·Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year
• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local markets
• ·Researchers found that family meals help improve children’s eating habits
• ·A local theater company performed a free outdoor production of a Shakespeare play in the park
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·An airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $580 million
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands