The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceStudy indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenFire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas

Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social mediaGovernment approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood

Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness checks for adopted pets this weekend

Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridershipA major car manufacturer recalled 560000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system

A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adultsLocal authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities

Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting lifeA popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion

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• ·A new study showed that meditating for 10 minutes a day improves focus at work
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.
• ·A local café partnered with a local charity to donate a meal to a homeless person for every coffee sold
• ·A software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling
• ·A local theater hosted a festival of short films made by student filmmakers
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topics
• ·A community center offered free English classes for immigrant families
• ·A local market was set up to support small-scale farmers
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods
• ·The local police solved a long - standing criminal case
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation
• ·Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income families
• ·The city council announced plans to plant 10000 new trees