The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snapRadio station launches podcast about local history and folklore

Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs

Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relayResearchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies

A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groupsThe government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsA major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the year

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• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about environmental issues
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently
• ·Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to food banks
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new soccer stadium and sports complex
• ·A famous actor starred in a new film that premiered at an international movie festival