Local authorities launched a polluted river cleanup with volunteers collecting 5 tons of trash

A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperaturesA pet rescue organization started a "senior pet adoption" campaign to find homes for older dogs and cats

A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishesA school started a robotics team that qualified for a national competition in its first yearA tech startup partnered with a hospital to develop AI tools that help nurses monitor patient vital signs

A community garden hosted a "harvest dinner" where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course mealA bakery started using alternative flours like almond and oat to cater to customers with gluten allergies

A coffee shop won a regional award for its commitment to sustainable sourcing and waste reduction

A university opened a new art gallery featuring works by current students and alumniLocal government organizes clean up event for city parks

Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday seasonArchaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years

Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily mealsBus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times

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• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties
• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial additives from all menu items
• ·Heavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland
• ·A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds
• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·A grocery store started selling organic and non-GMO products in a dedicated section of the store
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetes