A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills

Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illnessLocal schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste

The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff formatA tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage financesThe government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices

A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big catsResearchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations

Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredientsResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets

Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations

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• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes to help owners teach their pets basic commands
• ·Researchers found that certain herbs can help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workouts
• ·A city added more public parking spaces in the downtown area
• ·The city installed new traffic cameras to catch drivers running red lights
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser for local food bank
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access education
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help customers recover lost items