The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New Artist
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 8% in the past year, with more time spent on outdoor activities.
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep nightly for optimal health
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disease using advanced gene-editing tools
• ·A new study indicated that exercise boosts the immune system
• ·Major airline announces partnership with hotel chain for discounted travel packages
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation