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 tech startup launched an app that connects people with local farmers for home delivery
• ·A taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers
• ·A team of researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months.
• ·A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for free
• ·A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions
• ·A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a national beverage company
• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep
• ·A community garden partnered with a local restaurant to supply fresh produce for its menu
• ·Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally