A global trade agreement was signed by 19 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation

A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blogA school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools

A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the countryA hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city that became a popular spot for localsA musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people

A grocery store started offering online ordering and same-day delivery for customersA fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage

A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users

A community garden started a composting program to reduce waste and improve soil qualityA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown

The government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing netsA bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books

Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on recordA team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center