Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance

Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant starRunning club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of releaseCity council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from sheltersTrain company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

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• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries to meet customer demand
• ·The stock market recovered after a period of uncertainty
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 42% in adults
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishes
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A soccer league expanded to include two new teams starting next season
• ·A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenue
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·A clothing store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a charity supporting homeless youth
• ·The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park