Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years

A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental healthThe city council decided to add more bus routes to improve public transportation

A popular coffee chain planned to open new stores in small citiesScientists developed a safe method to recycle electronic wasteThe school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep

Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxietyThe government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods

A tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quickly

Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for childrenResearch shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients

Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and toolsBird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve

Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clientsGeologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region

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• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·A research team studied the effects of social media on teenage mental health
• ·A research team made a breakthrough in finding a cure for a common virus
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·The government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment method for a rare medical condition
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking classes
• ·Local newspaper publishes special edition on community heroes
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors