A charity taught seniors to use smartphones

Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancersA major airline revealed plans to add 15 new domestic routes by the end of the year

Local police reported a 22% decrease in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch programTech giant Google unveiled a new AI tool designed to assist in medical diagnosisA strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas

The United Nations released a report showing a 10% increase in global renewable energy adoptionA popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring

Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can improve blood flow in adults

The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three setsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 27%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season

A study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety in hospital patientsThe government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans

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• ·A popular streaming service announced new original content
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% reduction in air pollution in major cities
• ·Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday season
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand stronger earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countries
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen