Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levelsThe postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume

Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhoodThe government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyAn airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment
• ·Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to include plus sizes
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a foldable screen and 5G connectivity
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is eco-friendly
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities
• ·The national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A museum offered guided tours in Spanish, French, and Mandarin to accommodate international visitors
• ·A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas