Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days

Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversaryA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometownThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing nets

A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used booksWeather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record

A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center

Researchers discovered that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep qualityResearchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster

The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safetyA famous fashion designer launched a new line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic

Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosisThe city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

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• ·A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitally
• ·A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentration
• ·A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A national park taught visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 15% in high school students
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A hospital started a support group for cancer patients
• ·A popular restaurant chain introduced a new plant based menu line to meet customer demand
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to improve patient to nurse ratios
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·The government increased funding for public housing projects to address the housing shortage