The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food prices

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower costThe school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students

Scientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rateThe city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about fire prevention in wilderness areasNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming

Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probeCross country team wins state championship with record breaking time

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• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournament
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a local women’s shelter
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·A charity launched a program to teach senior citizens how to use smartphones and video calls
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on regional cuisine
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at an international festival
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun
• ·A bakery made custom cupcakes for events
• ·A library announced it will offer free 3D printing services for students and residents
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes