A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelersResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired playersA tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app

The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floodsA local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand

A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museumA gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment

A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

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• ·A school started a debate club where students compete against other schools
• ·Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk
• ·The community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·The president met with business leaders to discuss how to reduce regulatory barriers for small enterprises
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·Heavy snowfall disrupted air travel and road traffic in northern parts of the country.
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow online
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·Golf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode feature
• ·A charity collected donations of clothing for people in need
• ·A small business owner started a YouTube channel to showcase their products and share industry tips