Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year

A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 75 minutesThe government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems

A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community centerA startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produceLocal restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses

The World Bank provided funding to build new healthcare clinics in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50Researchers found that family meals help improve children’s eating habits

A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book earlyThe national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a tech company

A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s diversity on a downtown wallThe government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas

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• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen and interact with the chef
• ·Electronics brand releases lightweight laptop with 24 hour battery life
• ·A new study indicated that exercise boosts the immune system
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy pet owners
• ·A major airline updated its in flight entertainment system with more movie options
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program to encourage sustainable fashion practices
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for an animal shelter
• ·A small farm started selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market, quickly selling out each week
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal pumpkin bread that sold out every weekend in October
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system