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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• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in young children
• ·A tech firm partnered with a university to research ways to make AI more ethical and safe
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current models
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop growth and detect diseases early
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hours
• ·Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched 50 new satellites into orbit to expand its global internet service
• ·A large-scale wildfire in the western region was contained after five days of efforts by hundreds of firefighters.
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products