Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels by 20% in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areasA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate variabilityA severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methodsScientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficiently

An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally

Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school studentsMagazine features interview with famous chef about new restaurant

Physicists make progress in developing fusion energy as clean power sourceCycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside

Study shows that adding ginger to meals helps with digestion issuesFurniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets

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• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floods
• ·A fire department helped local businesses create fire evacuation plans
• ·A tech company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniques
• ·Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technology
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A farm started a educational program for school groups to learn about farming
• ·Doctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month