A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hires

Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizesResearch indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance

Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruitsAnimal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant starRunning club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital

Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoods

Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of releaseCity council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from sheltersTrain company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

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• ·International leaders gathered for a summit to discuss strategies to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions.
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 560000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of lizard in a remote desert region of Australia
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed meats to reduce cancer risk
• ·A drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users
• ·A farm began using solar panels to power its irrigation systems
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next month
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping of goods through major ports
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved features and performance
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise from construction sites to nighttime hours