Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsA restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do listsA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost itemsSkateboard 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 catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured
• ·Farmers used organic fertilizers to improve the quality of their produce
• ·A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at night
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A new report showed endangered species numbers dropped by 10% over five years due to conservation
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin
• ·A community center opened offering free after-school programs for children from low-income households
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional award
• ·Local businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport