Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels by 20% in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areasA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate variabilityA severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methodsScientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficiently

An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally

Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school studentsMagazine features interview with famous chef about new restaurant

Physicists make progress in developing fusion energy as clean power sourceCycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside

Study shows that adding ginger to meals helps with digestion issuesFurniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets

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• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·The fire department held a free smoke detector installation event for low-income families
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their middle school curriculum
• ·A community center offered free English classes for immigrant families
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·The city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hours
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for several counties in the southern state
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a program to provide free pet care to low-income families
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to improve patient to nurse ratios
• ·A research study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities