The national postal service said it will speed up deliveries with most packages arriving within 2 days

Cross country team sets new school record at state meetStudy finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary

Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customersPolice department launches app for reporting traffic hazardsArt gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities

Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle sorenessElectronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy days

The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updatesA celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of waterA city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training

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• ·The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household income
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless shelters
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign
• ·A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·Pet hospital expands services to include emergency care 24 hours a day
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milk
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·A sports league added a new team from a small city