Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticityThe national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend

Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than othersThe city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streetsA major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive

Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in childrenThe government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year

A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos

Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy daysThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about historyA local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster

Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materialsThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

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• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·The federal bank announced it will adjust interest rates to stabilize the national currency
• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projects
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·Fire department hosts safety training for residents in wildfire-prone areas
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A famous chef partnered with local farms to create a farm-to-table dining experience
• ·Research shows that practicing gratitude improves mental health over time
• ·A bookstore sold used books at a discount
• ·A national forest opened a new campground with facilities for RVs and tent camping
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious disease
• ·Scientists identified a new species of frog in a tropical rainforest in South America
• ·A research team studied the effects of diet on heart health
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models