Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·Heavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisine
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for young adults
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·A city added more public parking spaces in the downtown area
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores
• ·A famous athlete announced their return to competition after recovering from a serious injury that kept them out for a year.
• ·A hotel chain offered discounts to travelers who book stays during off-peak seasons
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·A research team discovered a new property of a common chemical compound
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system