A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official websiteA hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companions

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an awardA grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customersA fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses

A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for studentsA community organization hosted a charity run that raised $12000 for a local children’s hospital

A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit

A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilitiesThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

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• ·The national ballet company performed for a global audience via live stream
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to be more inclusive
• ·Volunteers planted over 10,000 trees in a local forest to restore damaged ecosystems
• ·Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlife
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for busy pet owners who can’t visit the salon
• ·Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resources
• ·A scientist developed a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A study showed that teachers who use games in the classroom have more engaged students
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects bird migration
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030
• ·The national opera company performed a new production that received rave reviews from critics
• ·The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques