Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease

Community center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income familiesTennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resortStudy shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children

Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweetenersPolice department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safety

Opera house stages modern adaptation of classic opera with digital sets

Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolersA new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 78 dogs and catsA tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently

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• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hours
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal rescue groups during hurricane season
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.6 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 46% by 2030
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in geometry using new algorithm
• ·A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphones
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against a common virus
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than current models
• ·A local middle school’s debate team won the state championship after defeating 30 competing teams
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park
• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee