A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·A tech company donated money to a charity that helps homeless children
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter punishments for illegal hunting
• ·A local café introduced a new specialty coffee drink
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing for newly released mystery novel
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from another country
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·Researchers detected a new planet in the same solar system as a potentially habitable world
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·A sports team signed a new player from another country
• ·A fitness app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 2 million downloads
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·Local businesses hosted a street festival with live music and craft vendors to attract customers
• ·A research study found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of certain types of cancer.
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms