Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on candle making for beginners
• ·A tech company secured $10 million in funding to expand its artificial intelligence research division
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for benefits
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can improve immune system function by increasing the production of white blood cells.
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·The stock market fluctuated due to global political tensions
• ·A powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate