The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the fluThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient modelsA famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events

A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skillsThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration

Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

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• ·Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that allows residents to recycle more types of materials, including plastic packaging and electronics.
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travel
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businesses
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·Hikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve
• ·Farmers in the region started growing a new type of drought resistant crop
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 13000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter