A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.

A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blogA tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book affordable local workshops

A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this seasonA city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitorsA university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers

A pet groomer opened a second location after their first shop had a 60% increase in bookingsA bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels

A 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 ColombiaLocal schools held a sports day for students to promote physical activity

Scientists discovered a new source of renewable energy in the desertA major airline announced a new route to a popular tourist destination

The national handball team won the national championshipA new photography exhibition displayed images of wildlife from around the world

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• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·A tech company donated to an education charity
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools
• ·A bakery started offering catering services for events
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·Skateboard competition attracts professional riders from around the world
• ·A community garden hosted a kids’ gardening day where children learned how to plant and care for vegetables
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·A community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park
• ·Study shows that daily meditation reduces symptoms of chronic stress by 30 percent
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations