Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

Doctors recommended limiting the intake of sugary drinks for better healthThe local zoo offered educational programs for school groups

A new study showed that exercise can improve bone density in the elderlyThe city council voted to increase funding for public art projectsA tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators

Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in areas with limited waterThe school district provided high-speed internet access to all schools

Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in people

The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habitsResearchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issuedThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending

A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’tA local animal shelter rescued over 140 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes

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• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for military personnel and their families
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A tech company donated software to non-profit organizations
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea can help people sleep better
• ·A research study found that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance in athletes
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand their operations
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years