The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns

Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contestResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function

Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juicesAnimal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter servicesNewspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area

Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years awayRunning club hosts 10k race that raises $50000 for local food bank

Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like cinnamon and apple ciderA famous actor announced they will star in a new movie about environmental conservation set to film next year

A city added 10 new bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion and promote eco-friendly transportationA study showed that eating one serving of leafy greens per day can lower the risk of diabetes by 15%

A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenueA group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event

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• ·A tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 500000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·Local residents organized a protest against the closure of a neighborhood community center
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·Scientists at a leading university developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using breath samples
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs which quickly became a bestseller at local markets
• ·A city installed more public art installations in downtown areas
• ·Farmers are switching to organic farming methods to meet consumer demand
• ·A tech company announced it will expand its business to a new city
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·A car manufacturer launched its first fully electric SUV with a charging time of under 30 minutes
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight material for use in aircraft