The school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students

City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schoolsOnline retailer offers free returns on all purchases

Physicists study black holes to understand universe formationSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for national gamesStudy reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Candle company supports reforestation with each saleAmbulance service offers free first aid classes to community members

TV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionResearchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade

The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobsA tech company released a software update to fix security flaws in its popular operating system

Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school startsThe community organized a fundraiser to build a new playground in the local park

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• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event
• ·An airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular tourist destination
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all orders
• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for passengers who book in advance
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant 1,000 new trees in urban parks over the next year
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open 30 new stores in Southeast Asia next year
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do lists
• ·The government allocated $1 billion to upgrade aging water treatment facilities across the country
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishes
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping of goods through major ports