A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in need

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets

Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizationsA new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists

The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areasA major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes

Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction

The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculumA farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming

A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait timesA national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings

A clothing store offered free alterations for customersA city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public parks

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• ·Geologists warn of potential volcanic activity in Pacific island region
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s history during World War II
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls
• ·An electronics company recalled a model of digital cameras due to a faulty lens that could break
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood watch program to improve safety in residential areas
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can worsen asthma symptoms in children and adults
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic church
• ·The city hosted an international sports tournament attracting teams from around the world
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations
• ·A celebrity chef created a special menu for a charity dinner to raise money for hunger relief
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·Local police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras