Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsA restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do listsA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

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

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost itemsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·A powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·The national tennis tournament set a new attendance record with over 150000 spectators
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·A local theater produced a musical
• ·Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·Scientists found that listening to nature sounds while working improves productivity
• ·A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivity
• ·A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentration
• ·Farmers reported a surge in demand for organic dairy products following new health trend reports