Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 14000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby towns
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to recycle electronic waste
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for creating and sharing photo reels
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted driving
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flowers and intricate designs
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water