A group of volunteers organized a clean - up event along the riverbank

Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levelsPet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets

City holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior

Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationalsMovie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film

Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energySurvey reveals most travelers prefer staying in boutique hotels over chain hotels

Theater group puts on outdoor production of "Romeo and Juliet" in city parkBiologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars

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• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in funding valuing the company over $1 billion
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A committee was formed to investigate allegations of misconduct against a senior government official
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wear
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas prone to heavy rainfall
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The WHO launched a program to train nurses in rural areas of Africa to improve maternal health
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal with more gates began
• ·A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levels
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year
• ·A local theater showed foreign films
• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all purchases
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce anxiety