The city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgetsDoctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early

The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizationsA new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists

The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market

A museum offered free admission on weekends for familiesA gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries

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• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·Scientists reported that the global average temperature has risen by 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping mall, creating 15 new jobs
• ·A national park closed a trail for maintenance
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column profiling local business owners and their success stories
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills