A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all purchases
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions
• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A musician released a cover song that went viral on social media with 2 million views
• ·A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurants
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·The transportation department announced plans to add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A city added 100 new parking spaces downtown, including 20 accessible spots for people with disabilities
• ·The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Magazine includes article on easy ways to save money on household expenses
• ·The national postal service announced it would be increasing delivery fees to cover rising operational costs.