The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year

Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charityStudy shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits

Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metalLibrary hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parentsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats

Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities

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• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that allows residents to recycle more types of materials, including plastic packaging and electronics.
• ·The local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area
• ·Community group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditions
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen every day to protect their skin from UV rays
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season
• ·A musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations
• ·Volunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project
• ·A new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A bakery received a certificate of excellence for its sustainable business practices
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero