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

A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pieEngineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes

The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet mealsResearchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%

A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollutionA tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school

A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsSurvey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips

Theater group performs original play about local history at community centerBiologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices

Software company releases new app to help users manage personal financesGardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season

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• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Veterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areas
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A major carmaker said it will stop gasoline car production by 2030 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help struggling readers
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·A tech company moved its headquarters to a larger building to accommodate its growing team
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate 10% of its sales to environmental charities
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults