Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets

Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizationsA new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists

The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areasA major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes

Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction

The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculumA farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming

A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait timesA national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings

A clothing store offered free alterations for customersA city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public parks

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• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·A famous fashion designer launched a new clothing line inspired by ancient civilizations
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New Artist
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping season