Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levelsThe postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume

Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhoodThe government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyAn airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·Local restaurants offered takeout and delivery services to support community members
• ·Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A bakery won a prize for its bread at a international food festival
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictions
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features
• ·A city implemented a program to reduce homelessness by providing permanent supportive housing
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal illness, offering free shots at local clinics.
• ·The military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstorms