The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50

Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins

Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationalsElectronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera

Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserveStudy shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

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• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Farmers in the northern region reported higher corn yields due to improved irrigation systems
• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·An automaker released its first electric pickup truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environment
• ·Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and ballet
• ·A gym added new classes including hot yoga, kickboxing, and strength training for beginners
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the eastern region
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor use