A professional sports team signed a star player from another team for a record-breaking contract

A clothing brand started selling its products in international marketsA hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking

A school started a debate club for students interested in public speakingA tech company donated money to a local school for science equipmentA national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summer

A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and birthdaysA construction company used 3D printing technology for part of a building project

A research study showed that exercise can improve memory in older adults

A local café introduced a new specialty coffee drinkTheater hosts special screening of classic movie with live music

Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordinationCamping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures

Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollutionNewsletter highlights achievements of local students and teachers

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• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·A new study found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project
• ·A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·A local farm started selling subscription boxes of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship for the first time
• ·The public transit system added 35 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quickly
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories