The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countriesA university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communities

A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selectionsA city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes

A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wearA hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios in the medical ward

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• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings
• ·Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·A tech company donated software to non-profit organizations
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·Local businesses partnered to host a street festival celebrating local culture
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes
• ·The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The national tennis team won an international tournament
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends