Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Library provides free access to online academic journals for studentsSkateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider

Research indicates that 7-8 hours of sleep improves decision-making skillsJuice bar uses locally grown fruits and vegetables for all menu itemsAnimal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets

Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in tech industryAstronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet

Running club organizes 5K race to raise money for cancer research

Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in childrenA bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous fantasy author drawing over 800 fans

Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is more efficient than gasolineThe transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runnersA hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote villages

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• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new coral reef ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps regulate sleep cycles
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for families traveling with children under 12
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who carpool to stations
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villages
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children