A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festivalSports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuriesBook publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels

Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this monthAutomotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the country

Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic

Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collectionThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

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• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·Researchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity
• ·A bakery used sustainable packaging for its products
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a famous children’s book writer
• ·A tech company hired 50 new employees to expand its customer support team
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine access
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·Scientists discover ancient shipwreck with well-preserved artifacts in Mediterranean Sea
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·The government passed a law to control noise pollution in urban areas
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing community
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition collection for the holiday season