Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer raceA library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain healthThe city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes

A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoodsThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about itA study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one

A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lotsAn airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages

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• ·The national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls
• ·A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks
• ·An automaker released its first electric pickup truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·Coast guard rescues fishermen from capsized boat in Atlantic Ocean
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A famous documentary filmmaker released a new work focusing on the impact of deforestation
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·Scientists observed changes in bird diets due to climate change
• ·The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.
• ·Local restaurants started offering outdoor dining options to accommodate more customers