A pet store started offering monthly wellness checks for dogs and cats at a discounted rate

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border securityA chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risksA new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists

Police arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping schemeThe national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region

High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services

A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penaltiesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of lizard in a remote desert region of Australia
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of five from a burning apartment building in the early morning
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·Research shows that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A wildlife conservation group started a campaign to protect endangered sea turtles
• ·The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub
• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·A tech startup released an app that helps users find local fitness classes like yoga and spin
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high winds
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old t-shirts into new accessories
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbeque to raise funds for new emergency response gear
• ·Librarians host story time sessions for young children every weekend
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run