The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the fluThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient modelsA famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events

A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skillsThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration

Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

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• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritis
• ·The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and saving
• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties
• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information.
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to recycle into new items
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·The government started a program to help farmers adopt organic farming practices
• ·A farm used organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·A tech startup raised $5 million in funding to expand its team and develop new features
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach with expertise in strength training