Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week

A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient modelsThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss

A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projectsResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adultsA famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchersLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy

Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energyDoctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster

The local museum hosted a "night at the museum" event with special tours and activitiesA new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents

The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national parkA major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens

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• ·Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobs
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·A famous artist held their first exhibition in the country for ten years
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in growing neighborhoods
• ·Researchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity
• ·A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserve
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·A community center offered free fitness classes to help residents stay healthy
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news