The city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgetsDoctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early

The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizationsA new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists

The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market

A museum offered free admission on weekends for familiesA gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries

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• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits among children
• ·Scientists identified a new enzyme that helps the body break down fat more efficiently
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·The national soccer team won a crucial match to qualify for the World Cup
• ·The transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety
• ·The police department launched a campaign to reduce traffic accidents in the city
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps trauma patients recover faster
• ·A school started a robotics team that qualified for a national competition in its first year
• ·The city announced plans to repave 60 miles of roads and fix potholes
• ·The national volleyball team participated in an international competition
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways