A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas

Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performancesResearch indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD

Camera store offers photography workshops for beginnersWildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wildLocal newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversaries

Scientists develop rapid test for foodborne illnessesFitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides

Study finds that journaling about gratitude improves mental health

Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with unique flavorsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 20% in some people

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violatorsA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

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• ·A survey found that 80% of people believe social media has a negative impact on mental health
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·A city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A scientist developed a portable device that tests water purity in 5 minutes
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·Tennis player withdraws from tournament due to minor knee injury
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A national park closed some trails temporarily for maintenance
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year
• ·A car accident on a major highway caused a 10-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour; no serious injuries were reported.
• ·A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools