Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesElementary school takes students on field trip to zooFashion show raises money for women’s shelter

Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stressPet hospital offers affordable wellness plans

City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands

Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season

Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday eveningUniversity scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce

Retail chain introduces "zero-waste" aisles with package-free food optionsSurvey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities

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• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and children
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new musical instruments for the school band
• ·A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A farm began selling its products directly to restaurants which increased its profits by 25%
• ·A new movie received positive reviews from critics and is expected to attract large audiences
• ·A new animal rescue center opened to care for injured wildlife in the countryside
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest in South America
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness