The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.

A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system functionThe city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists

Scientists identified a new species of plant with potential medicinal propertiesThe government announced plans to invest in improving public schoolsA tech company donated software to local non profit organizations

Researchers found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehensionThe police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members

A major bookstore announced plans to offer more digital books and audiobooks

Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illnessA construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time

A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectivesA small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly cleaning supplies

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus

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• ·Coast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters
• ·A high school football team won the state championship for the first time in 20 years with a 21-14 victory
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in California and Oregon
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the rainforest
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·The city’s public transport system added more night services
• ·A new video game was released and quickly became a top seller
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator-friendly plants to support bees
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months
• ·A clothing store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a charity supporting homeless youth
• ·Software company releases update to fix security issues in popular app
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire