International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizationsOnline retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75

Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universeSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship

Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent

Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projectsA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safetyA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products

A pet rescue organization started a "foster-to-adopt" program to help animals find permanent homesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Mondays to attract family customers

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• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance
• ·A tech company donated to an education charity
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping season
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings
• ·Power company offers rebates to customers who install solar panels
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·A large retail company announced it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2024.
• ·Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materials
• ·A tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income students
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood
• ·The government announced a tax incentive program for businesses that adopt green practices