A bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons and detention centers

A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languagesScientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods

The transportation department began repairing potholes on major roads to improve driving conditionsA fashion brand announced it would stop using fur in its clothing lines to promote animal welfareA hospital launched a new program to help patients quit smoking with counseling and medication

A community organized a charity run to raise money for a local children’s hospitalA tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a foldable screen next year

Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region

A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordinationA local market started selling fresh produce directly from nearby farms

Weather forecasters warned of a cold front approaching the northern regionA team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment

The stock market received a boost from positive news about global tradeA charity organization built shelters for homeless families in urban areas

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• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities
• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·TV show wins best comedy award at national television awards
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekend
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 5 million people in rural areas
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 32% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·Community group organizes cultural festival featuring local food and music
• ·A museum displayed ancient artifacts from a civilization that existed 5,000 years ago
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities