The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snapRadio station launches podcast about local history and folklore

Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs

Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relayResearchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies

A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groupsThe government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsA major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the year

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• ·Scientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on Mars to search for signs of ancient life
• ·Library provides free access to online academic journals for students
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·Engineers build new bridge that can withstand strong earthquakes
• ·Study shows that daily meditation reduces symptoms of chronic stress by 30 percent
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters that care for abandoned pets
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach specializing in strength and conditioning
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia