The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressureThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its libraryPolice used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerStudy reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

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• ·Pet store expands selection of organic food and natural toys
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes
• ·The local police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in high-risk neighborhoods through community policing.
• ·Local hospitals introduced online appointment services to make it easier for patients
• ·Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areas
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·A study published in a leading medical journal found that a low-sugar diet can improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes.
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by natural landscapes
• ·A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate change
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a best selling author of mystery novels
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from remote coastal trail