A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to ensure the safety of athletes
• ·A new study showed that 78% of office workers prefer a hybrid work schedule
• ·A national park closed a popular trail temporarily to repair damage from heavy rains
• ·A popular music artist released a new album topping charts in 20 countries within 24 hours
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 15 new stores in small towns
• ·A university organized a seminar on entrepreneurship for students
• ·Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and ballet
• ·Geologists warn of potential earthquake risk in coastal region
• ·Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility by 40% in arthritis patients
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades
• ·Scientists at a top research institute identified a new gene linked to improved immune function