The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentrationCoffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science classFashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesA construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space

A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in ColombiaA school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazineA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

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• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animals
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve mood
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor
• ·The postal service announced faster delivery times for packages across the country
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone
• ·A local fire department rescued three people from a burning building early this morning, with no serious injuries reported.
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A hospital started offering virtual physical therapy sessions for patients recovering from injuries
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments
• ·Environmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees
• ·The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·The government allocated funds to build new hospitals in rural areas with limited healthcare