A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kidsA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals

A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in needA grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars

A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media

A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guestsResearchers found that drinking herbal tea can help with digestion

The police department seized a large amount of illegal drugs in a raidA local bakery launched a new line of whole-grain pastries that sold out within three days of release

A high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storageA community group organized a fundraiser that collected $8000 to repair a local playground

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• ·The federal reserve stated it will keep interest rates stable to support small business growth
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·A study showed that drinking one cup of black tea daily can improve blood circulation
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·Scientists collaborate globally on climate change research
• ·The city council announced plans to reduce air pollution levels
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·A local newspaper printed a local history section
• ·Students raised money for a local animal shelter through a charity event
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families