A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster

A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s diseaseA retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhoodA study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-Fi

A museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance periodA local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes

Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlight

The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real timeThe central bank announced it would purchase government bonds to stimulate economic growth

A musician’s new album topped the charts in 12 countries within its first week of releaseA city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood

Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patientsA retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days

(责任编辑：萧正楠)

• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups
• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·A restaurant changed its menu to include more plant-based options after customer requests increased by 35%
• ·A tech startup raised $230 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.3 billion
• ·A airline reduced its carbon footprint by using biofuel for some of its flights
• ·A local café introduced a new specialty coffee drink
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 20%
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A beekeeper reported a 20% increase in honey production this year due to better weather conditions
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·Local businesses offered special discounts to customers who use bicycles instead of cars to shop
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class
• ·A local art gallery opened a new exhibition featuring works by female artists from around the world