The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic

Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kidsFlorist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and explorationResearch finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children

Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsA bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread with cinnamon glaze that sold out weekly

A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roastingA university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies

A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitallyA fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation

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• ·A study showed that drinking water before meals can help with weight management
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring.
• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·Scientists developed a new way to recycle plastic waste into useful materials
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness
• ·The local theater company announced its upcoming season featuring classic and modern plays
• ·A tech company donated computers to local schools in underserved communities
• ·A small farm started selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market, quickly selling out each week
• ·Automotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of a seasonal respiratory illness
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations