A community organized a "neighborhood potluck" where residents brought dishes to share with their neighbors

A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping seasonA severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of othersThe government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resourcesA museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collection

A local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture programEngineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older models

The postal service introduced a new package tracking system to give customers real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy familiesA famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to start filming next month

The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rivalFirefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort

A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activitiesA multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

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• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and ballet
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%
• ·Local schools organized a field trip to a science museum
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows
• ·The police department launched a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·International aid groups sent 5000 tents and blankets to families displaced by a recent wildfire
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled denim and organic cotton
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental health
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states