Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsA restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do listsA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost itemsSkateboard 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 catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships to encourage people to start exercising
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for families traveling with children under 12
• ·The government passed a law to reduce noise pollution in urban areas
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·The government provided low-interest loans to small businesses recovering from a natural disaster
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef
• ·Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A new highway project is expected to create thousands of jobs
• ·Camera store offers photography workshops for beginners