Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetesCandle company supports reforestation with each sale

Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community membersTV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awardsResearch finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression

Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alivePark officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife

Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms

Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patternsResearchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in children

The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next yearA popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos

Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy daysThe local museum added interactive exhibits where visitors can touch and test historical tools

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• ·Local businesses reported a 24% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in need
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their stores
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event to raise funds
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking classes
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a nurse during World War I
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app, helping riders recover items
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·The transportation department began repaving major highways to fix potholes
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 14% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss global energy security
• ·Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function