A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum

A major clothing brand launched a campaign to promote body positivityScientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus

The school district provided training for teachers on mental health supportResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residentsThe government started a program to help people quit smoking

A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farmsDoctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive

The community center offered free tutoring for students

A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weightA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal village
• ·A city added more public restrooms
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s history
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can lower blood pressure levels
• ·The country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter
• ·A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion week
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50
• ·The country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biology
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools