Police department launches campaign against distracted driving

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employmentAn airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers

A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniorsThe government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 supportA bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600

Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quicklyThe transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create athletic wear for women

A hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinicStudy finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent

Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this monthCoffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste

Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel

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• ·A severe snowstorm disrupted air travel with hundreds of flights canceled or delayed
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·Scientists developed a way to convert plastic waste into fuel addressing global pollution
• ·The local zoo announced the birth of a baby elephant as part of its conservation program
• ·Researchers found that social media use affects sleep patterns in young people
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materials
• ·The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·A new study showed that listening to music while exercising can improve performance
• ·Park officials close trails during nesting season to protect bird populations
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·Police recovered a stolen painting worth $2 million during a raid on a private residence
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging