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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• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·A tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer
• ·A new survey found 65% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s history
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 15 new stores in small towns
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns
• ·The government offered tax breaks to homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar ice caps