Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from remote coastal trail
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps people manage their daily schedules
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·A sports team announced a new mascot designed by a local artist
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music, dance, and food from India
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·A multinational company announced it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies.
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 90 degrees
• ·The city implemented a new recycling program for electronic waste
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A farm began selling fresh flowers at the local farmers market
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 30 countries next year
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to serve more patients
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country