Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

A new social media platform launched that focuses on sharing educational contentLocal farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access

The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in five remaining countriesA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final holeA hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 beds

Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patientsThe public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals

A clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

A truck accident on a highway spilled 150 gallons of oil causing a temporary closureChemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championshipStudy shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural waxHighway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

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• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A sports brand launched a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more gluten-free options
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·A boxer won the world heavyweight title after knocking out the defending champion in the fifth round
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A construction company began work on a new bridge to replace an aging structure
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public parks with new playground equipment and picnic areas
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·A national park started a program to clean up litter from hiking trails
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable photo sessions for 30 families
• ·The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to store renewable energy for use when needed