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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• ·Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness
• ·A school started a robotics team that qualified for a national competition in its first year
• ·A government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A major airline announced new in flight services to enhance passenger comfort
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October
• ·A renowned journalist announced the release of a new book about global political changes
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in schools
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for couples
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal classes for expectant mothers