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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• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growth
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·Scientists developed a new method to detect early signs of a common disease
• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups to learn about wildlife conservation
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·A university research team studied the impact of social media on relationships
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances music and food from different countries
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from a conservation program
• ·A bookstore launched a teen book club focusing on young adult novels with diverse characters and themes
• ·A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·A farm began using solar panels to power its irrigation systems
• ·A tech startup raised $5 million in funding to expand its team and develop new features
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month