A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agriculture

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer raceA library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain healthThe city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholes

A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoodsAn airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching effectivenessThe government invested $400 million in building new solar farms in the southwest

A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at homeA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin America

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• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 8% in the past year, with more time spent on outdoor activities.
• ·The police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens
• ·A new restaurant chain opened its first location in the city offering plant based meals
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·The city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders
• ·Researchers at a tech institute created a new type of flexible screen that can be folded 100,000 times without damage
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·Study reveals that family vacations improve parent-child bonding
• ·The postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume