A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking classes

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitallyA tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topicsA new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes to promote cycling as a mode of transportationA major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients

Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel and used in car manufacturing

The school district added a financial literacy course to teach students about budgeting and savingCoast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration

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• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after 12 days of firefighting
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·Teachers are receiving additional training to integrate technology into classroom lessons
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur in its clothing lines to promote animal welfare
• ·A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practices
• ·A software company released a new update to fix security issues in its popular program
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily
• ·Pet hospital expands services to include emergency care 24 hours a day
• ·The UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030