Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduatesA professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs

The government introduced new laws to protect workers from unfair labor practicesA bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers

Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersJuice bar adds new menu items made with local seasonal fruits

Animal shelter organizes adoption event to find homes for 50 petsNewspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area

Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar systemRunning club hosts 5k race to raise money for local charity

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• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote ocean area
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help riders recover lost items
• ·Art gallery features works by local high school art students
• ·A local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schools
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·A software company offered free online training courses to help small business owners learn to use its products
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homes
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver disease
• ·A city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world