A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth

Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilitiesResearch shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness

Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptopsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of preyLifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homes

Scientists compare organic and conventional farming yieldsTrack and field athletes win medals at regional championship

Study reveals that family dinners improve communication

Florist delivers free flowers to hospital patientsThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur, leather, and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication

A community organized a charity walk that raised $25000 for a local children’s hospitalA tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

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• ·Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutes
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streams
• ·Scientists invented a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building windows
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 78 dogs and cats
• ·Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year