Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rainA team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy

The stock market fluctuated due to uncertainty about upcoming government policiesA charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families

Scientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation

The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime matchA tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments

Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patientsThe local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief

A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performanceThe national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states

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• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·A major bank announced it will offer student loan forgiveness programs for customers who work in public service jobs for five years.
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A new study showed that drinking water regularly can improve skin health
• ·Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s
• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the city
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·A team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish three times a week can improve brain function by 15%
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming