The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemic

Scientists create rapid test for COVID 19 variantsFitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredientsAmbulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas

TV network announces new reality show about small business ownersResearch shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer monthsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate changeA tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities

A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruitsA bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller

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• ·Scientists identified a new gene that plays a role in preventing certain types of cancer
• ·A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states
• ·A research team made progress in developing a new cancer treatment
• ·Scientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animals
• ·A government program provided $50,000 grants to 20 small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·TV show wins best drama award at industry ceremony
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for local residents
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A study showed that 15 minutes of daily meditation reduces stress levels significantly
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic church
• ·A school started a debate club that won first place in a regional competition
• ·Astronomers captured new images of a distant galaxy showing signs of star formation