Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter

The city council approved plans to build a new baseball stadium for local teamsResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charityA local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes

The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packagingA tech company released a software update that adds new security features

Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds

A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movementWrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabularyToy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons

Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday seasonMovie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families

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• ·The national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local dairy
• ·A new study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels in adults
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lots
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for items purchased in store
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Local schools introduced a new program to teach students financial literacy skills
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old train station into a community center
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 58 countries
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans