Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend

The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in RomeA fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businesses

A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about wildlife conservationPolice used drone technology to locate a missing child in a national parkThe weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero

College students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cookingA bank introduced a savings account with a 4.5% interest rate for new customers

Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease

The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fallScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

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• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·Scientists successfully cloned a rare animal to help preserve the species
• ·A study found that eating a handful of nuts daily may reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%
• ·A construction project to renovate a library began
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products
• ·A beekeeper reported a 20% increase in honey production this year due to better weather conditions
• ·The government passed a new law banning single-use plastics in public spaces, with enforcement starting next month.
• ·A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes
• ·A local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults
• ·A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residents
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·A new coffee shop opened downtown offering specialty drinks made with locally sourced beans
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 10% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business