Weather forecasters warned of severe storms expected to hit the coastal areas

A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North AmericaSchools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homesA hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalksThe WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses

A soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contractA new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes

Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next yearDoctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life

A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New ArtistLocal police seized over $1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.8 hours to 1.3 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade

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• ·The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income households
• ·A team of doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country, giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident.
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media use on teenage mental health, finding a link between excessive use and anxiety
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost immune function
• ·A school district started a program to help students with learning disabilities
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery services to rural areas
• ·A gym added a new section for weight training equipment
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·The city’s public transport system launched a new app that tracks bus and train arrivals in real time
• ·A study revealed that social media use can affect self-esteem in young adults
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month