A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more vegetarian optionsLocal police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents

Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniquesTech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time

International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticitySheriff’s department uses drone technology to monitor wildfire spread

Theater shows classic film with live commentary from film studies professorResearch finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children

Camping store sells eco friendly camping gear made from sustainable materialsMarine biologists launch project to protect sea turtles from plastic pollution

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• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy rain for the weekend
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·A university research team found that regular meditation can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·A farmers market helped small farmers sell products
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time
• ·A famous musician released a new album after a five - year break
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·A city planted more trees in urban areas
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day with affordable sessions for 45 families
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands