The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual saleResearchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood

The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday seasonA luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficientDoctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesity

The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after darkA new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors

The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures

A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needlesThe government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices

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• ·Animal shelter organizes adoption event to find homes for 50 pets
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native animals
• ·A cyclist won the national championship after a 200-mile race through mountainous terrain
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·Research indicates that 8 hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·A local bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best selling author of mystery novels
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·International teams are working together to address climate change
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20,000 for disaster relief
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time