A hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming seasonWeather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceStudy indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children

Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas

Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social mediaA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasonsA study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors

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• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for takeout orders to reduce environmental impact
• ·A medical study found that drinking green tea daily can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·A software company launched a new customer service tool that uses AI to answer common questions
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users track their food waste at home
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on children’s lung development
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adults
• ·A tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate a rare disease in developing countries
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores