Public libraries extended their opening hours to meet community demand

A severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plainsA study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilitiesA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout historyA coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area

A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate changeThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend

Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision lossLocal businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year

A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standardsA global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donations

A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three yearsA study found time in nature reduces adult stress levels by up to 40%

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• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·The university invited a renowned expert to give a lecture on technology innovation
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A bakery used local ingredients in its products
• ·Experts warned about the increasing risk of wildfires in dry regions this summer
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·An international charity delivered 20000 tents to families displaced by a civil war
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better
• ·A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during games
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·A sports league added a new team from a small city
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water system
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·A team of researchers found that regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 20%.