A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches

A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster reliefA construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understandingA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countriesA city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting

A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "puppy training classes" for new dog owners

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared

A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainabilityA study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children

Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reportedA tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products

The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 daysScientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle

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• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally
• ·A musician collaborated with a local orchestra to record a classical version of their popular songs
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion
• ·A airline added more flights to a popular business destination
• ·Survey shows 75 percent of students prefer hybrid learning models over full in person classes
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely
• ·Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil
• ·A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurants
• ·A city council discussed building a community pool
• ·Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy