A library added a "quiet study room" for students preparing for exams

Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illnessLocal schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste

The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff formatA tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage financesThe government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices

A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big catsResearchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations

Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredientsResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets

Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations

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• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a local company
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic accidents and road hazards
• ·Marine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefs
• ·The government introduced new regulations to reduce food waste in restaurants
• ·A city added more public trash cans in downtown areas to reduce littering
• ·A city planted more trees in urban areas
• ·A new study showed that practicing yoga for 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·A grocery store started offering meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients and recipes
• ·A city council approved funding to repair potholes on 15 major roads
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more
• ·A library started offering free Wi-Fi to visitors who don’t have internet access at home
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area