A hurricane caused extensive damage to homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast

A local basketball team won the national championship after a thrilling overtime victoryA study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safetyA fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceansA hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment

Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa RicaThe government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions

A streaming service added a library of classic Hollywood films from the 1940s and 1950s

Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the nightThe transportation agency added 15 new bus routes to serve rural communities

Archaeologists uncovered a set of ancient tools believed to be 5000 years oldA major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights

Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to riseA city council voted to increase green spaces by building three new community parks

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• ·The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areas
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access college prep courses
• ·A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications
• ·Police arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 30 years
• ·A major airline offered special deals for travelers booking trips in advance
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality experience for entertainment
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high winds
• ·A tech company donated 500 old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe