A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal sheltersA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes

A new social media platform launched that focuses on sharing educational contentLocal farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer accessThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in five remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final holeA hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 beds

Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients

The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentalsScientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes

Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machinesStudy finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students

Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday seasonAmbulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations

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• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtle nests from human disturbance
• ·TV network announces new reality show about farm life
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave for the central region next week
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average
• ·Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh bread to local hotels and restaurants
• ·A farm sold organic eggs
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in number theory
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat