International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizationsOnline retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75

Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universeSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship

Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent

Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projectsA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safetyA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products

A pet rescue organization started a "foster-to-adopt" program to help animals find permanent homesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Mondays to attract family customers

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• ·A major bookstore chain opened a new location with a café and event space
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·The airport announced plans to expand its terminal to handle more international flights
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair featuring 20 local authors, with book signings and readings
• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in forest area
• ·Doctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries in its rooms, replacing them with refillable containers to reduce waste.
• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition