Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several mountain roads due to snow
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 20th-century artist
• ·A local café started serving breakfast all day
• ·Local businesses organized a market to sell handmade products
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free software for students
• ·A city added more public parking spaces in the downtown area
• ·A city council voted to increase green spaces by building three new community parks
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new features to its popular app
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·A city installed new streetlights that use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 50%
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·Scientists at a research institute developed a new method to remove microplastics from drinking water