A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches

A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster reliefA construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understandingA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countriesA city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting

A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "puppy training classes" for new dog owners

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared

A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainabilityA study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children

Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reportedA tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products

The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 daysScientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses
• ·The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in
• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A community organized a 5K run to raise money for a local animal rescue shelter
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%
• ·Scientists found a way to clean up oil spills using a natural substance from seaweed
• ·The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charity
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted driving
• ·Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and ballet
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs
• ·A historic theater was restored to its original 1920s design after a year-long project
• ·A best-selling author released a new mystery novel that quickly topped international book lists
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local library