The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt

A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on space explorationResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projectsA small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boaters

A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolismThe postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume

Volunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris

A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produce

The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countriesA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients

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• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·The prime minister held a meeting with business leaders to discuss job creation strategies
• ·A school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteria
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·A smartphone company released a waterproof model
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment
• ·The school district announced plans to hire more teachers
• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest