Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Middle school students designed a solar-powered water purification system for remote communitiesA bank announced it will forgive up to $15000 in student loans for graduates in healthcare fields

Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can reduce muscle soreness by 28% in athletesThe public transit system added 30 new wheelchair-accessible trains to its fleetA famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year

A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye fatigue by 45%The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families

Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers

A startup created a new smart fridge that tracks food expiration dates and suggests recipesA city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks

An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissionsScientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly

The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online storesA bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize

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• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public transportation hub downtown
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·A team of researchers found that regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 20%.
• ·Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce flooding
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to be more inclusive
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new exhibit for endangered primates
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 29% over the past two years
• ·A museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 years
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building, cutting costs by 20%
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic movie with live music
• ·Juice bar uses organic fruits to make cold pressed juices