Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects around the city
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·Movie studio releases teaser trailer for upcoming superhero film
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·A new survey found 65% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·A study revealed that dog owners have lower stress levels than non-dog owners
• ·A national forest announced it will hire 20 new firefighters for the upcoming wildfire season
• ·A fitness app added a feature that tracks users’ workout progress
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards