A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friends

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this yearAstronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star

Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospitalStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes

Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency responseA famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement

A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from strokeA retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness

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• ·Scientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 100 new employees in the next six months
• ·A famous musician released a new album after a five - year break
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new aviary for its collection of rare birds
• ·A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwest
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies with fewer side effects
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults
• ·Local farmers markets reported a 35% increase in attendance this summer, as more consumers seek fresh, organic food.
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend
• ·A new art exhibition featured works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·Movie studio releases trailer for highly anticipated sequel to popular film