A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances

The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activitiesA popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news

The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hoursScientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart diseaseThe city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders

A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skillsLocal farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers

The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development

A tech startup created an app that helps users find volunteer opportunities in their communityA university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering

A bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novelA city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park

A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition lineA hospital started a program to help patients with mobility issues access home healthcare services

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• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find jobs and permanent housing
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6 tons of trash
• ·Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter
• ·Local schools will start offering after-school art classes to enhance students' creativity
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·The government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs
• ·Pet groomer introduces new organic grooming products for dogs and cats