A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches

A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster reliefA construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understandingA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countriesA city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting

A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "puppy training classes" for new dog owners

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared

A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainabilityA study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children

Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reportedA tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products

The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 daysScientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle

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