A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website

Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional riderResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption feesNewspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area

Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby starRunning club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedarGovernment invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

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• ·A retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·The government invested in programs to help small businesses recover from recent challenges
• ·A research team studied the effects of diet on heart health
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter
• ·A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to promote childhood vaccination
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste
• ·Researchers at a medical center found that regular exercise can slow down the aging process by preserving muscle mass and cognitive function.
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·Study reveals that family camping trips improve children’s connection to nature