The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoodsMusic festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release

City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurantsVeterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters

Train company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teensBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

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 resort

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• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes
• ·Art gallery features works by local high school art students
• ·Bakery makes low sugar muffins with whole grain flour and fruit
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado
• ·A local middle school’s debate team won the state championship after defeating 30 competing teams
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a famous children’s book writer
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·A school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family income
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved security features