Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week

A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient modelsThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss

A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projectsResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adultsA famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchersLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy

Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energyDoctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster

The local museum hosted a "night at the museum" event with special tours and activitiesA new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents

The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national parkA major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens

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• ·A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for disaster relief
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A famous chef opened a new downtown restaurant specializing in global fusion cuisine
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new aviary for its collection of rare birds
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several European countries
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals, offering shelter, food, and job training programs.
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·Scientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100
• ·A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air quality
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A study found that students who participate in extracurricular activities have higher graduation rates and better social skills.
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast