A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friends

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A local café introduced a new specialty coffee drink
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to serve more patients
• ·Chemists make cleaning products from natural ingredients like vinegar
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities during a major flood rescue effort
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweek