A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless shelters

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs

Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technologyA drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biologyA community organization offered free job training programs for unemployed residents

A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year

Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased fatigue in adultsA study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality

A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairsA city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings

A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sampleA pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners

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• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoods
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A library added new digital tools for students to access research databases
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people with home repairs
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·Doctors recommended reducing sugar intake to improve health
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to accommodate more visitors
• ·Police department launches app for reporting minor crimes and traffic issues
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life
• ·A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on decision-making skills
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated section for graphic novels and comics