A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shade

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingThe government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students

A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three daysA tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours

Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesThe WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries

A golfer set a new course record with a score of 62 during a professional tournamentA hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues

Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility and reduce joint pain in arthritis patientsThe public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour

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• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A car accident on a major highway caused a 10-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour; no serious injuries were reported.
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology
• ·A charity organization provided food aid to communities in need
• ·Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging young children and the elderly to get vaccinated
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter punishments for illegal hunting
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·An international aid organization delivered 14000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflict
• ·A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for children
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week