Basketball team wins national championship after final game overtime

A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materialsA 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 tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five yearsHeavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses

A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature

Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different virusesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

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• ·Marine biologists discovered a new coral reef ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
• ·A thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down trees and damaged power lines in the city
• ·A car accident on a major highway caused a 10-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour; no serious injuries were reported.
• ·A new high-speed train service started reducing travel time between two major cities from 4 hours to 1.5 hours
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·A research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causes
• ·A software company released a language learning app that uses gamification to make lessons more engaging
• ·A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes
• ·Local restaurants started offering takeout services with eco-friendly packaging
• ·The World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugar