Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days

Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversaryA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometownThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing nets

A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used booksWeather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record

A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center

Researchers discovered that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep qualityResearchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster

The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safetyA famous fashion designer launched a new line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic

Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosisThe city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

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• ·Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center
• ·Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materials
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produce
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morning
• ·A charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public parks
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient tools used by early humans in Africa
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·A gym added a new section for weight training equipment