A library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

Community hosts festival with live music and local food vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive yearStudy shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryA coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsA taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides

A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the countryA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

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• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for graphic design services
• ·A local theater company performed a Shakespeare play in a park for free
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·A finance app reached 5 million downloads
• ·Local governments were granted more autonomy to make decisions on public transportation and environmental policies
• ·A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutants
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels, reducing landfill waste by 90%.
• ·A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release
• ·The education department launched a free online tutoring program for students struggling with math
• ·A airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system
• ·A team of scientists created the first 3D-printed organ (a liver) that can function in a lab environment for up to a month
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year