A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers

Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areasPostal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficientlyLibrary expands digital collection with 10000 new e books

Football league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles

Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figureA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

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• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping of goods through major ports
• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly packages that include beds, bowls, and treats for guests’ pets
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards at a dig site that date back to 2000 BCE
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills