Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin

The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding for commutersA new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town

A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea before bed can help people sleep longer and betterA city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shopsAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions

Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migrainesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online

A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsOpera house stages production of classic opera with digital projections

Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kidsToy company creates educational toys that teach coding basics to toddlers

Park rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlifePharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients

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• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil
• ·The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and saving
• ·Researchers found that reading aloud to toddlers helps develop language skills faster
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.