A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A city installed public Wi-Fi in parksResearchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health

A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription serviceA farm started selling grass-fed beefA museum displayed famous paintings on loan from another museum

A gym added new weight training equipmentA government program helped first-time homebuyers

A tech company released a language-learning app

A local theater hosted a comedy nightA major hotel chain announced a zero-waste policy cutting landfill waste by 90%

A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves moodA local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats

A tech startup released software to help businesses manage remote teams efficientlyThe national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid

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• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·A city added more public restrooms
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology for part of a building project
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at a film festival
• ·A medical journal published a study linking adequate sleep to a stronger immune system
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the next round of the tournament
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers
• ·The fire department held a free smoke detector installation event for low-income families
• ·A community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers
• ·A technology startup raised $20 million in funding to develop a new app that helps users manage their personal finances.