The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns

Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contestResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function

Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juicesAnimal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter servicesNewspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area

Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years awayRunning club hosts 10k race that raises $50000 for local food bank

Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like cinnamon and apple ciderA famous actor announced they will star in a new movie about environmental conservation set to film next year

A city added 10 new bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion and promote eco-friendly transportationA study showed that eating one serving of leafy greens per day can lower the risk of diabetes by 15%

A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenueA group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event

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• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping mall, creating 15 new jobs
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·A research team found evidence of water on a distant planet
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments
• ·The government announced plans to repair and upgrade aging infrastructure
• ·Major airline adds three new routes to European destinations
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships to encourage people to start exercising
• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·A national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness