A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedules
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a lightweight and durable design
• ·Scientists observed changes in animal behavior due to climate change
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a mobile clinic to provide pet care services to rural communities
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new movie about environmental conservation set to film next year
• ·A leading streaming service released a docuseries about endangered species conservation
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 600000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workers
• ·The city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable units
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate, sleep, and activity levels
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with live music, pumpkin carving, and local food tastings