Students won an international award for their science project

A gas leak at a residential complex forced 200 residents to evacuate temporarilyA new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 500 classic games

Police seized $50000 worth of counterfeit goods in a raid on a downtown marketThe national weather service warned of flash floods for areas prone to heavy rainfallMiddle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices

A bank announced it will forgive up to $10000 in student loans for graduates in public serviceMedical researchers found that regular stretching can reduce muscle soreness by 30% in athletes

The public transit system added 25 new wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

A famous actress announced she will direct her first feature film next yearA museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterResearchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials

The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advanceA new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it

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• ·Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of thefts at a shopping mall
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·Researchers found that hiking in mountainous areas improves cardiovascular health
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 30 different cultures