The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic watersSoftware firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams

Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter monthsBasketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes

Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores

Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trashA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients

The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentalsA clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

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• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·Scientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homes
• ·Researchers studied the impact of exercise on brain function in older adults
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program
• ·A school added a new course on financial literacy to help students learn about budgeting and saving
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutions
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces recovery time for patients
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for takeout orders to reduce environmental impact
• ·Opera house stages modern adaptation of classic opera with digital sets