A hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming seasonWeather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceStudy indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children

Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas

Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social mediaA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasonsA study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors

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• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 15% in high school students
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6 tons of trash
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 14 minutes
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about global trade
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·A research study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year record
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·Archaeologists found ancient tools and pottery fragments in a cave dating back 10,000 years
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging water pipelines in rural communities
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·Experts warned that rising sea levels could submerge several coastal towns by 2050