Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdaysResearchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues

The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a floodThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries

Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star systemThe government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schoolsResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

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• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficiently
• ·The stock market reached a new record high on Tuesday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event with local poets
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·A startup created a new smart fridge that tracks food expiration dates and suggests recipes
• ·A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfort
• ·Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years away