A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a regionThe postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders

A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the worldResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxideA city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors

The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support

A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenFire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas

Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social mediaGovernment approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood

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• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle the growing number of patients
• ·A university research team found that social media use can increase feelings of loneliness in young adults
• ·A popular restaurant was awarded a Michelin star
• ·Farmers reported a surge in demand for organic dairy products following new health trend reports
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole
• ·The United Nations released a report highlighting progress in global poverty reduction efforts
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banks
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate a portion of its sales to support homeless youth
• ·A study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 35%
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricane
• ·A gas leak at an industrial plant forced 300 residents to evacuate temporarily