A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster

A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s diseaseA retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-Fi

A museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance periodA local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes

Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlight

The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real timeThe central bank announced it would purchase government bonds to stimulate economic growth

A musician’s new album topped the charts in 12 countries within its first week of releaseA city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood

Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patientsA retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days

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• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·The school district announced a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 14 minutes
• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·A community organization hosted a charity run that raised $12000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using solar energy