City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands

Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across stateStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults

Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materialsLibrary offers free access to online language learning toolsSkateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider

Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativityJuice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices

Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees

Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown areaLocal farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal healthA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

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• ·Toy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kids
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances
• ·Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutes
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local historical society to document the restoration of a historic building
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·The university invited a renowned expert to give a lecture on technology innovation
• ·A taxi company added 10 wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishes
• ·A restaurant started offering vegetarian and vegan tasting menus to showcase plant-based cuisine
• ·A university research team developed a new type of battery that charges faster
• ·Veterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areas