A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers

Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areasPostal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficientlyLibrary expands digital collection with 10000 new e books

Football league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles

Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figureA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students studying healthcare
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 10,000 pounds of non-perishable food for local food banks
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and environmentally friendly
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areas
• ·A local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·Doctors developed a new inhaler that works faster for children with asthma
• ·A sports team hired a new coach with experience winning national championships