The national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars

Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolersResearch finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children

Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter

Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminantsA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-roundA fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies

A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their dataA community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage

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• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of diabetes using blood samples
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly packaging
• ·The national space agency launched a new satellite to study atmospheric changes
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours for a deeper flavor
• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·A bank introduced a new savings account with higher interest rates for young adults
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries