Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·A musician released a charity single with all proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·A construction company renovated an old theater
• ·A study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety in hospital patients
• ·Local schools introduced a new program to teach students financial literacy skills
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year including franchise sequels
• ·A golfer won the major championship with a final-round score of 65 beating the nearest competitor by 3 strokes
• ·A fashion brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes to be repurposed
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·A local bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·Automotive company recalls 40,000 pickup trucks over faulty steering components
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from another country
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition