Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skillsThe government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheatEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5

The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown areaLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experienceA tech startup raised millions in funding to develop AI-powered healthcare tools

The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinatedA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

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• ·A gym started an adaptive fitness program for people with disabilities, using specialized equipment
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A new study showed that regular meditation can lower blood pressure in adults
• ·The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years
• ·A city banned smoking in public parks to protect non smokers
• ·The government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoods
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kids
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·A national park closed some trails temporarily for maintenance
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can have health benefits for the heart
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors improves mental health
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 115 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030