A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelersResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired playersA tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app

The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floodsA local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand

A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museumA gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment

A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

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• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average
• ·A sports league added a new team from a small city
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes
• ·A popular social media platform introduced new features to enhance user privacy
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to promote childhood vaccination
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spice
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local events and activities