Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its offshore platforms
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·A smartphone company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·A pharmaceutical firm announced positive results from trials of a new drug for treating migraines
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customers
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend
• ·A new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Archaeologists find ancient coins that date back to Roman Empire
• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand