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 team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in a remote mountain area
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend
• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to promote childhood vaccination
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms