Local hospitals reported a decrease in emergency room visits due to public health campaigns

Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skillsBakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsArt gallery showcases works by emerging local artistsResearch shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strains

Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printersWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste

Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farmingA sports equipment brand launched a line of sustainable products made from recycled plastic bottles

A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languagesA farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%

A fashion designer created a new clothing line that uses only organic cotton and natural dyesA fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units

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• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media use on teenage mental health, finding a link between excessive use and anxiety
• ·The national postal service announced it would be increasing delivery fees to cover rising operational costs.
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting from next year.
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·The police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·Scientists identified a new enzyme that helps the body break down fat more efficiently
• ·A sports league announced that its championship game would be held in a new stadium
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that generates more energy
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center