Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average

A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school studentsA coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with locally sourced apples and cinnamon

A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native birds of prey, including eagles and owlsA software company announced plans to hire 150 new employees over the next six monthsA city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks

A charity collected 2,000 winter coats to distribute to homeless individuals and low-income familiesA study found that athletes who get 8-9 hours of sleep per night perform 15% better in competitions

A sports equipment store sponsored a youth soccer league, covering the cost of uniforms and equipment

A local newspaper expanded its neighborhood coverage, adding 10 new community correspondentsA fashion store started selling "sustainable denim" made from recycled cotton

A library started offering "digital literacy classes" for seniors learning to use smartphonesA farm began selling "homemade salsa" made from its own tomatoes and peppers

A fire department hosted a "fire safety fair" that taught 500 children about fire preventionA software company partnered with a school district to provide free software for students

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• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A cybersecurity firm warned of a new phishing scam targeting remote workers stealing sensitive company data
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venue
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in Rome
• ·The national rugby team won a regional tournament after a thrilling final match