A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress

Pet hospital offers affordable wellness plansCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50

Physicists study black holes to learn about universe originsSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals

Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk

Candle company donates to reforestation projectsCommunity center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams

Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countriesStudy shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults

Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flourPolice department launches campaign against distracted driving

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• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans
• ·A government program provided job training for workers in industries facing labor shortages
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica
• ·A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic waste
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3s can improve brain health
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·A popular social media platform introduced new privacy features
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·A fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $65000
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%