Local businesses organized a market to sell handmade products

Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar systemRunning club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter

Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kidsCandle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinationsParamedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients

Video game company announces release of new fantasy game next monthResearch shows that art therapy helps trauma patients recover faster

Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling

Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state parkScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a parkThe national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next monthResearchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

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• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater
• ·The city introduced a parking app that helps drivers find available spots in real time
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and support local artists
• ·A renowned music festival revealed its lineup including Grammy-winning artists and indie bands
• ·Schools introduced a new mental health support program for students and teachers
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·A tech company donated 200 computers to a school district serving low-income communities
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehicles
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie