A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents
• ·A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every school
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·A study found that eating a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet.
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·Study finds that eating dark chocolate daily improves blood flow in middle aged adults
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in children
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum sensors for medical imaging
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030, focusing on electric vehicles.
• ·A software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlife