International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizationsOnline retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75

Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universeSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship

Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent

Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projectsA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safetyA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products

A pet rescue organization started a "foster-to-adopt" program to help animals find permanent homesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Mondays to attract family customers

(责任编辑：廖书凡)

• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·Farmers are using drones to monitor their crops more efficiently
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·Local businesses reported a 25% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·A cycling race covering 1,000 kilometers across the country was won by a 25-year-old rider
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for military personnel and their families
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese
• ·A fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff
• ·Basketball team wins national championship after final game overtime
• ·Engineers tested a new type of bridge material that can withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A software company launched a free version of its app to attract new users
• ·Local businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates