Police department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areas

A fire department conducted a "water rescue drill" on a local lake to practice emergency responsesA software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts

A community organized a "senior tea party" that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation and snacksA grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits to make healthy lunches more convenientA school started a "choir program" that performed at a regional music festival

A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official websiteA hotel offered "staycation packages" with discounts for local residents

A musician released a cover song that went viral on social media with 2 million views

A construction company finished building a new shopping center that includes 20 retail storesA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor music festivalA team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns

Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stressA famous actor donated their personal collection of films to a university library

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• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·A software company offered free online training courses to help small business owners learn to use its products
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts
• ·Study shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adults
• ·International leaders gathered for a summit to discuss strategies to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions.
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·A best-selling author released a new novel that focuses on mental health awareness
• ·A major sports league announced changes to its rules to improve player safety and reduce the risk of injuries.
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·A major airline announced it will add 20 new international routes by the end of the year to meet growing travel demand.
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A famous singer released a new song that became a hit within hours of its release
• ·A team of scientists published a study on the effects of climate change on glaciers
• ·Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.