A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsA restaurant was featured in a local magazine for its unique fusion cuisine

A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusionA tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do listsA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery started making "sourdough bread" that fermented for 48 hours for better flavorA coffee shop hosted a "charity fundraiser" where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school

A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs

A taxi company added a "lost and found" feature to its app to help riders recover lost itemsSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·A heatwave swept across southern regions, with temperatures reaching record highs and prompting heat advisories.
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food prices
• ·A new study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline.
• ·A thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·A government agency redesigned its website to make it easier for users to apply for benefits and access resources
• ·A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers
• ·A charity organization provided food aid to communities in need
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster
• ·Study finds that journaling about gratitude improves mental health
• ·A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s