A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption

Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollutionNewsletter highlights achievements of local students and teachers

Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environmentVolleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universitiesStudy reveals that drinking enough water improves skin health

Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candlesHighway department begins road improvement project on major route

Podcast releases new episode featuring interview with industry expert

Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happinessA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morningScientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone

The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city centerA fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials

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• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·A gym added an indoor pool
• ·A group of students organized a protest to demand action on climate change and more sustainable policies in schools.
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game set in ancient Rome
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the eastern region
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·Research finds that keeping a garden improves physical activity levels
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient
• ·A study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year