Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease

Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areasTravel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cottonCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline

Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservationEngineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions

Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bank

Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college studentsA soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next yearA music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales

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• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in children
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Scientists observed that a bird species is changing its diet due to climate change
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communities
• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·Farmers in the region reported a 20% increase in crop yields after using a new organic fertilizer
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·A large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings