A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music
• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.
• ·A popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a winter storm that will bring snow and ice to northern regions
• ·A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hours
• ·A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk
• ·Researchers found that eating olive oil daily reduces the risk of heart disease
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument can improve memory in older adults
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity, featuring music, dance, and food from different countries.
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early hours of the morning
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for owners of reptiles and birds