A pet rescue organization started a "foster-to-adopt" program to help shy animals find homes

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormMagazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film

Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial useCycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charityStudy shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits

Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metalLibrary hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceA fire at a restaurant in the downtown area was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported

A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday seasonA best-selling author released a new mystery novel that quickly topped international book lists

The transportation agency added 12 new bus routes to connect suburban areas to the city centerArchaeologists uncovered ancient tools and pottery fragments dating back 6000 years in a cave

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• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new bike sharing program
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·Animal shelter organizes adoption event to find homes for 50 pets
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools
• ·Scientists built a new wind farm that can power over 10,000 homes in the area
• ·Fashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to improve indoor air quality