Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·A popular clothing brand collaborated with a famous athlete to create a line of activewear
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new sports center
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 400 bags of trash from local streets
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than current models
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·Researchers found that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby gorilla born as part of its conservation program
• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Engineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge
• ·A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings