The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

Community hosts festival with live music and local food vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive yearStudy shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryA coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsA taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides

A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the countryA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

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• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish, French, and Mandarin
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs
• ·A gym added an indoor pool
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly homeowners with minor home repairs
• ·A social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content