The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snapRadio station launches podcast about local history and folklore

Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs

Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relayResearchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies

A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groupsThe government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsA major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the year

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• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A fire department helped local businesses create fire evacuation plans
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry created by local artisans
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help improve reading comprehension in struggling readers
• ·A study found that students who participate in extracurricular activities have higher graduation rates and better social skills.
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets
• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of five from a burning apartment building in the early morning
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial use
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for children under 12
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A pet store started selling organic pet food which quickly became its most popular product line