A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

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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• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·A grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers
• ·Movie studio announces release date for live action adaptation of popular animated film
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
• ·Schools introduced new courses to teach digital skills
• ·The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theft
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 50 endangered butterflies into a protected meadow
• ·A major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·A theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern twist
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food, music, and traditions from their heritage
• ·Basketball team defeats rival to win conference championship
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific Ocean destroyed over 200 homes and damaged a local port