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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• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·A construction company used sustainable building materials for a new office complex
• ·A charity organization provided 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to low-income children
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·Local restaurants started offering meal kits for customers to cook their favorite dishes at home
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish three times a week can improve brain function by 15%
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about digital marketing trends
• ·A charity organization supported education programs for children in poor communities
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids