The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations

Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsStudy reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent

Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruitsSheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season

Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompanimentResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

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• ·A new study showed that meditation can improve focus and concentration in adults
• ·The government passed a new law to increase the minimum wage, aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers.
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable photo sessions for 30 families
• ·A library started offering tech help sessions where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column profiling local business owners and their success stories
• ·A startup developed a new app to help users manage personal finances and savings goals
• ·Local hospitals started offering free health screenings for people at risk of diabetes
• ·A hurricane caused extensive damage to homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows