A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywordsAn energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bondsThe government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hour

A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models

The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next monthNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

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• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town
• ·A city council voted to increase green spaces by building three new community parks
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded
• ·Geologists predict increased seismic activity in volcanic region over next year
• ·A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·A major airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular vacation destination year-round
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient artifacts dating back 5000 years
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with live music, pumpkin carving, and local food tastings
• ·A community center hosted a free fitness class every Saturday morning attended by 50+ residents
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series featuring archaeologists discussing recent discoveries in ancient civilizations
• ·A tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between meals