Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste

The school board approved the construction of a new elementary schoolResearchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal financesDoctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early

The local museum hosted a lecture series by famous experts

A new study showed that air pollution affects cognitive function in the elderlyA major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers

A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rightsThe stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade dispute

A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean waterScientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes

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• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 30%.
• ·Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin health
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program to encourage more people to cycle instead of driving, reducing traffic and pollution.
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient
• ·The local police arrested a suspect in connection with a recent theft
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic to raise awareness about ocean pollution
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills
• ·A bookstore chain expanded its online platform to offer audiobooks and e-books for free to members
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·Researchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope