The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·A survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays
• ·A construction company used solar power for equipment
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a music festival due to heavy rain
• ·The school district provided training for teachers on mental health support
• ·A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A bookstore offered 20% off all books during a holiday sale, attracting record numbers of customers
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort
• ·Researchers discovered that eating dark chocolate daily may improve brain function in adults
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups