Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the areaA bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds

A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highwayA research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on testsA café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter

A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetablesA sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history

A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings

A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery lifeA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musiciansA university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customersA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals

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• ·Research indicates that laughter therapy reduces pain in patients with chronic conditions
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help riders recover lost items
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center
• ·The stock market rose 2.3% following positive news about a new trade agreement with a key partner
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults
• ·A musician released a music video that received 1 million views on YouTube in one week
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·A team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round
• ·A wildlife group protected endangered foxes
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring