Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas

A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household itemsResearchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvestsScientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks

A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next yearAn energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930s

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• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all its trains by the end of the year
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·A pharmaceutical company began clinical trials for a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 3-0