Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter

Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countriesStudy shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults

Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flourPolice department launches campaign against distracted drivingOpera house stages new production of "La Traviata" with modern costumes

Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlersToy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kids

Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants

Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patientsScientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions

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• ·Economists predicted a steady increase in the country’s GDP this quarter
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produce
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·The government increased funding for scientific research to support innovation in technology
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attention
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant serving traditional dishes from their home country
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·A popular bookstore chain announced it would be closing several locations due to declining sales and increased competition from online retailers.
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet for their contributions to modern verse
• ·The government allocated $1 billion to upgrade aging water treatment facilities across the country