The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoodsMusic festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release

City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurantsVeterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters

Train company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teensBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease

Community center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income familiesTennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort

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• ·The government announced a new $480 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the eastern region
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste
• ·The city held a food festival with dishes from 40 different countries and live cultural performances
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of a virus
• ·A farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%
• ·A small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers
• ·A gym added a new section for weight training equipment
• ·Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center