A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniquesTech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time

International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novelsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

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• ·The government announced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade
• ·Scientists studied the impact of urban noise on wildlife behavior
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy
• ·A major airline announced new direct flights to popular international cities
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·Magazine includes article on easy ways to save money on household expenses
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 15 minutes
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 18% in the past year
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schools