A new species of plant was discovered in a tropical rainforest

Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuriesPolice department launches app for reporting traffic accidents and road hazards

Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilitiesResearch shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent

Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area

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• ·Major retailers extended their summer sale period by two weeks to meet customer demand
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communities
• ·A yoga studio opened a second location after its first studio sold out classes for six months straight
• ·A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workers
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood offering specialty coffee
• ·The city council approved funding for a new public transportation project
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website
• ·The national park service announced plans to improve trails and visitor facilities
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel
• ·A university started a new graduate program in business administration
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matinees
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderly
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare wildlife migration that were featured in an international nature magazine
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·Toy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kids