The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year

Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charityStudy shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits

Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metalLibrary hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities

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• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologies
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare lung condition using a new laser therapy
• ·A school started a robotics summer camp to teach students about coding and engineering
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout history
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition on space exploration
• ·A farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens, welcoming school groups and families