A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance

Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant starRunning club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of releaseCity council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from sheltersTrain company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

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• ·The WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·A major bookstore announced plans to host author events throughout the year
• ·A gym added a new section for weight training equipment
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and 18-hour battery life
• ·Scientists warned that rising temperatures are causing polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate
• ·Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains
• ·Scientists discovered that lack of sleep will affect people's work efficiency
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas venue with 50 shows scheduled
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk