Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%

The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school studentsA winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three daysA tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours

Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 bedsThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes

A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workersLocal police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents

Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

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• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people process food
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Fitness center adds new weight training equipment and group classes
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves leadership skills in teens
• ·Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flights
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship for the first time
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year