The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching effectivenessThe government invested $400 million in building new solar farms in the southwest

A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at homeA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin AmericaResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children

The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids

A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charityThe government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs

A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communitiesA new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations

Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customersThe WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 5 million people in rural areas

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• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the mating calls of birds
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·A shortage of affordable housing forced 10,000 families to live in temporary accommodation
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours for a deeper flavor
• ·A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A tech company announced a new software update to improve device security
• ·A musician’s new album received four-star reviews from major music publications
• ·The government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include free Wi-Fi for all passengers
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support non-native speakers
• ·Theater group puts on free performances of children’s plays in community parks
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby panda born in the conservation program
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play