The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer earlyThe local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venueA major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdays

Scientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicalsThe school district launched an anti-bullying hotline for students to report incidents

Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in children

The government passed a law that requires food labels to list added sugars clearlyA software company released an update to its program to ensure compatibility with the latest operating systems

A city added 100 new parking spaces downtown, including 20 accessible spots for people with disabilitiesA charity started a job training program for homeless individuals, helping them find employment in local businesses

A study found that seniors who own pets have lower rates of depression and lonelinessA sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping mall, creating 15 new jobs

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• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A local theater company performed a Shakespeare play in a park for free
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer, raising concerns about heatwaves.
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal village
• ·Electronics store offers discounts on laptops for back to school season
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event with local poets
• ·A fitness app added a feature that tracks users’ workout progress
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of gains
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·The transportation department began repairing potholes on major roads to improve driving conditions
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation