A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle schools

A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve moodA famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel

The military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbersA school district switched to digital textbooks to reduce costs and improve access to updated contentA tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated

Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the countryResearchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packaging

The government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development

A restaurant chain announced it would source all its ingredients from local farms by next yearA streaming service added a new collection of classic films to its library

Police solved a cold case using advanced forensic technologyThe weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states

Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental projectA bank introduced a new savings account with higher interest rates for young adults

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• ·The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhood
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city that became a popular spot for locals
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and faster
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea regularly can lower the risk of certain diseases
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart condition
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and home delivery services
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded