Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive developmentThe government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitorsA local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown areaScientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone

The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city centerA fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materials

A hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxideA city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors

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• ·A local café hosted a trivia night on weekend evenings
• ·A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitally
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 200 new employees for its customer support team
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly
• ·TV show wins best drama award at industry ceremony
• ·A study found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water
• ·Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floods
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·A bakery started selling custom cupcakes with personalized designs for birthdays and events
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards at a dig site that date back to 2000 BCE
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030
• ·The military conducted rescue operations in areas affected by a hurricane