Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·Researchers found that listening to music reduces anxiety
• ·Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industry
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·Music festival announces headliners including Grammy award winning artists
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·A school started a recycling program that reduces its waste by 30% each month
• ·The space agency announced a new mission to study Mars’ atmosphere
• ·A city installed more streetlights in park areas to reduce after-dark crime
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness
• ·A social media influencer collaborated with a beauty brand to launch a product line
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early