A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers

Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks for better healthThe local zoo offered special educational programs for school groups

A new study revealed that regular exercise can help improve bone density in older adultsThe city council voted to increase funding for public art projectsA tech company released a new device that helps monitor health metrics like heart rate

Scientists developed a new method to grow crops in areas with limited waterThe school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internet

Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers

The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habitsA fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units

A podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of productionA grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demand

A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competitionA hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof

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• ·Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-books
• ·A research study found that owning a pet can reduce symptoms of depression in adults
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A new study showed that remote work improves employee productivity for some industries
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·A popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists
• ·A local bookstore hosted a author signing event for a newly released novel
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·A farm started a educational program for school groups to learn about farming
• ·Opera house stages new production of La Traviata with modern costumes
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for senior citizens traveling alone
• ·University unveils new research center for renewable energy