Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week

A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient modelsThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss

A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projectsResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adultsA famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchersLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy

Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energyDoctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster

The local museum hosted a "night at the museum" event with special tours and activitiesA new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents

The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national parkA major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens

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• ·A construction company built a new school in a growing neighborhood
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish three times a week can improve brain function by 15%
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing to provide specialized care for sick children
• ·A city promoted local businesses
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect sleep quality in teenagers
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·Researchers studied the impact of exercise on brain function in older adults
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·A local coffee shop announced it would be switching to compostable cups and utensils to reduce its environmental impact.
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to promote childhood vaccination
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend