A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting

Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town squareThe university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollutionA strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties

Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moonThe city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods

A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event

Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this yearA charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates

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• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language improves cognitive function in children
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuate
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends
• ·The government provided grants to eco-friendly businesses
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·The stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days during holiday season to handle packages
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to conduct research
• ·A tech company started a program to train young people in coding
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible