A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionA hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio stationA construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric careA study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease

A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listenersA city launched a "recycling education program" to teach residents how to sort waste correctly

A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs

A pet store started offering "pet birthday parties" for customers’ furry friendsSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festivalSports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

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• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·A tech startup raised $35 million to develop a new type of hydrogen fuel cell
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·A new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities
• ·A new report showed remote work increased by 40% since the decade began
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·The government announced a new $300 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent economic changes
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier