A school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals

A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season due to high ratings and critical praiseLocal businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year

A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standardsA global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donationsA major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years

A study found time in nature reduces adult stress levels by up to 40%A local school held a charity event raising over $50000 for children with cancer

A tech startup launched an app to help users track carbon footprints and make eco-friendly choices

The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournamentEngineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones

Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth yearStudy shows that audiobooks help struggling readers

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animalsPostal service adds extra delivery days for holidays

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• ·A bookstore read to kids at daycares
• ·The transportation agency added 15 new bus routes to serve rural communities
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·Astronomers discovered a new moon orbiting a gas giant in the outer solar system
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·The local fire department hosted a safety workshop for families in the community
• ·Weather forecasters warned of coastal flooding
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution
• ·A new study revealed that social isolation can have negative effects on physical health
• ·Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas casino starting next year
• ·Scientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for graphic design services