A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelersResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired playersA tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app

The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floodsA local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand

A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museumA gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment

A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

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• ·A city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery options
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·Fitness center adds new equipment for strength training and cardio workouts
• ·The government provided low-interest loans to small businesses recovering from a natural disaster
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class
• ·A new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants fight diseases
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissions
• ·A hospital started a pediatric care program
• ·A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners