Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across state
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for independent documentaries
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areas
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·Book publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support renewable energy projects across the country.
• ·A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects
• ·A new photography exhibition displayed images of wildlife from around the world
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly homeowners with minor home repairs
• ·Scientists found that birds are changing their migration patterns due to rising global temperatures
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene