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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• ·A local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry event
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders
• ·A leading streaming service released a documentary about the history of space exploration
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event to raise funds
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·A professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·The airport announced it will build a new terminal to handle the growing number of international flights
• ·The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·A vineyard started offering wine tasting tours with a focus on sustainable farming practices