The space agency announced plans to send a crew to the moon by 2028

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medicationA community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospital

A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery lifeHot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks

A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time

The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schoolsResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans

School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sportsChemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

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• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools
• ·Local police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly
• ·A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members during summer months
• ·A major airline announced plans to add more flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·A charity collected donations of clothing for people in need
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world
• ·A yoga studio opened a second location after its first studio sold out classes for six months straight
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum