A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies
• ·A local café introduced a new specialty coffee drink
• ·The stock market closed at a new all-time high after a week of strong performance
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating exotic pets
• ·A city hosted a sports tournament that brought teams from 10 different states
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·The city council approved a new housing development project
• ·A national park taught visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing coastal city
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure