Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the areaA bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds

A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highwayA research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on testsA café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter

A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetablesA sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history

A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings

A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery lifeA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musiciansA university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customersA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals

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• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving, setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends.
• ·A famous painter’s exhibition drew large crowds to the art gallery
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year