City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands

Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across stateStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults

Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materialsLibrary offers free access to online language learning toolsSkateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider

Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativityJuice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices

Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees

Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown areaLocal farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal healthA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

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• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household income
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·The government approved a new infrastructure plan to repair aging roads and bridges across the state
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·The country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter
• ·A local café started serving plant-based milk options for customers with dietary restrictions
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A charity organization provided backpacks and school supplies to children in low-income areas
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A city banned smoking in public parks to protect non smokers
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt for recent graduates