City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bands

Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional riderResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption feesNewspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area

Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby starRunning club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedarGovernment invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

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• ·A major smartphone brand announced a new model with a built-in solar charging feature
• ·Marine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefs
• ·Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted driving
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers
• ·Local farmers reported a 25% increase in tomato yields due to a new organic fertilizer
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A city added 20 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekend
• ·A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·The prime minister attended an international summit on global trade agreements
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years