Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizationsOnline retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75

Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universeSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship

Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent

Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projectsA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safetyA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products

A pet rescue organization started a "foster-to-adopt" program to help animals find permanent homesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Mondays to attract family customers

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• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·The university signed a partnership agreement with an international institution
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program
• ·Major electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November
• ·Book publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·A school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping for all online orders
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry event