Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·The city introduced a new bus route to connect suburban areas
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel, set to begin filming next month.
• ·The national parliament passed a law against false advertising with heavy fines for violators
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic food
• ·A local business association organized a workshop for small business owners on marketing
• ·The national ballet company performed for a global audience via live stream
• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city’s downtown area, specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world.
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 10% over the past five years, thanks to conservation efforts.