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 community launched a recycling program that diverts 60% of waste from landfills
• ·A music concert featuring international artists was held in the stadium
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and mood
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·A survey found that 65% of consumers prefer to buy products with eco-friendly packaging
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea may help reduce symptoms of seasonal allergies
• ·A famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 50% more efficient than current models.
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A city hosted a sports tournament that brought teams from 10 different states
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours