A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelersResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired playersA tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app

The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floodsA local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand

A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museumA gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment

A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

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• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·The government passed a law to protect wild animals from illegal hunting and poaching
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wear
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about fire prevention in wilderness areas
• ·Plant nursery offers wide selection of native plants for home gardens
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new species of sea slug in the coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean
• ·A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex