A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools

The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based mealsA popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle

Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virusThe community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilitiesA new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class

The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile paymentsA major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products

Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodA research team developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness with 95% effectiveness

A sports brand launched a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plasticA city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year

A pet shelter organized a fundraiser that raised $15,000 to cover medical costs for animalsAn airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer

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• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in people
• ·A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants fight diseases
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A wildlife group protected endangered foxes
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a local company
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country