A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·A tech company started a program to train young people in coding
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 22-year career citing health reasons
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell aging
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 20th-century artist
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older models
• ·A city implemented a program to reduce homelessness by providing permanent supportive housing
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·A farm began selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer months
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·A fashion designer released a limited-edition scarf collection inspired by local wildlife
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation, adding 5 new bus routes and extending service hours
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year