Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high windsCollege students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water

A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewardsMedical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strainsThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models

A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rightsA study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuateThe United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste

A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile raceA public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents

Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levelsThe city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles

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• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and camping
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension in young adults
• ·A team of archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area, dating back over 2,000 years.
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 23 countries within 24 hours
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves academic performance in students
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roasting
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6 tons of trash
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic accidents and road hazards
• ·Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the country
• ·An oil company announced plans to invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition