A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent stormA flood in a small town damaged over 120 homes and forced residents to seek shelter

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedLocal restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery optionsThe World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages

A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournamentA museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas

Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

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 year

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• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research in artificial intelligence
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A global food safety organization issued guidelines to reduce food waste in restaurants and homes
• ·Farmers association reports successful harvest thanks to mild summer weather
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and boost local businesses
• ·A city added more public parking spaces in the downtown area
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new features to its popular app
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults.
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week