Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands

Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seasNewspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label

Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality

Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to science museum

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends

A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collectionA library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers

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• ·Doctors advised people to get enough sleep for better health
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·A software company updated its program to work with new operating systems
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles in wilderness areas
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that fixes bugs and adds new features
• ·Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continents
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that can operate efficiently in low-wind conditions
• ·Scientists built a new wind farm that can power over 10,000 homes in the area
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to low-income families
• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs
• ·A government agency updated its website to make information more accessible
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park