The city announced plans to repair 20 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods

Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contestResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function

Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juicesAnimal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter servicesNewspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area

Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years awayRunning club hosts 10k race that raises $50000 for local food bank

Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids

Candle company releases fall collection with scents like cinnamon and apple ciderA famous actor announced they will star in a new movie about environmental conservation set to film next year

A city added 10 new bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion and promote eco-friendly transportationA study showed that eating one serving of leafy greens per day can lower the risk of diabetes by 15%

A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenueA group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event

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• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging
• ·A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every school
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides
• ·Geologists predict increased seismic activity in volcanic region over next year
• ·The national space agency tested a new landing system for future lunar missions
• ·Photography exhibition showcases images of endangered wildlife
• ·Engineers completed construction of a new tunnel under the river to reduce traffic
• ·Scientists observed a rare eclipse of a distant star by a planet
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·The city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 22 percent in the last quarter