The national rugby team hired a new assistant coach with experience in youth development

A new study showed that spending time with family improves mental healthThe city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses

A popular online retailer launched a new line of eco-friendly productsScientists discovered a new species of bird in a remote forestThe school district announced plans to hire more teachers

Researchers found that drinking herbal tea can help with digestionThe police department seized a large amount of illegal drugs in a raid

A local bakery launched a new line of whole-grain pastries that sold out within three days of release

A high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storageA coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community gardenArchaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization

Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for familiesA drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents

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• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animals
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversaries
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·A smartphone company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone that can carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds and deliver them in 30 minutes or less
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from music critics
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Students achieved record exam results in this year’s national tests
• ·Movie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction
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• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month