The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow online

Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environmentVolleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities

Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin healthCandle store hosts workshop on making homemade candlesHighway department begins road improvement project on major route

Podcast releases new episode featuring interview with industry expertResearch shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness

Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every monthEngineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking

The government announced a $390 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent market changesScientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded

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• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·A hospital hired more respiratory therapists to handle an increase in patients with breathing issues
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with locally sourced apples and cinnamon
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of a virus
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A popular social media platform updated its privacy settings for users
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·Scientists at a leading university developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using breath samples
• ·Florist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free
• ·A airline offered discounts for passengers who book flights during off peak times
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western district
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that can last longer than traditional ones
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter