The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more vegetarian optionsLocal police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents

Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniquesTech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time

International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticitySheriff’s department uses drone technology to monitor wildfire spread

Theater shows classic film with live commentary from film studies professorResearch finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children

Camping store sells eco friendly camping gear made from sustainable materialsMarine biologists launch project to protect sea turtles from plastic pollution

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• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·A grocery store started selling ugly produce at a discount to reduce food waste
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to vaccinate 10 million children against measles in Africa
• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spice
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries to meet growing customer demand