A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

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 adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A 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 history

A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adultsCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles

Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winterPodcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

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• ·A charity organization distributed warm clothing to homeless individuals during winter
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekend
• ·A major airline announced a new route to a popular tourist destination
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in California and Oregon
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·The community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for free
• ·The police department introduced a new app to help citizens report non emergency issues
• ·Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A university research team found that certain plant extracts can help reduce inflammation in chronic illnesses
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K
• ·A new study showed that regular participation in team sports improves social skills in children
• ·A fire department provided free smoke detector batteries to senior citizens in the community