A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop, expanding its customer base

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behaviorSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsStudy reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groupsAmbulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid

TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremony

Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adultsA construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time

A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectivesA small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly cleaning supplies

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus

(责任编辑：萧亚轩)

• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Scientists discovered that a common household item can be used to filter microplastics
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering in areas with strict protection measures
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert featuring local musicians, raising $50,000 for a children’s hospital
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginners
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship
• ·International teams are working together to address climate change
• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·A pet groomer added a teeth-cleaning service for dogs that became popular among local pet owners
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early