A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelersResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired playersA tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app

The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floodsA local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand

A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museumA gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment

A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

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• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a thrilling final match
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries to meet growing customer demand
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·A pet store started selling organic pet food which quickly became its most popular product line
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of walnuts may lower the risk of heart disease by 24%
• ·A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural Africa
• ·A tech company partnered with a nonprofit organization to provide free technology to low-income families
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter
• ·The school district announced a new program to support students with special needs
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers
• ·Research indicates that laughter therapy reduces pain in patients with chronic conditions
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homes
• ·Book publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes