A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children

A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean regionWeather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areas

A hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic wasteThe country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectorsA historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s

Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagersA music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup

The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areas

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per chargeA government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation

A tech company announced plans to expand its business to other countriesA local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from critics

A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizesA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas

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• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery
• ·The city hosted an art fair with works by local artists
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness with 95% effectiveness
• ·A new movie received four nominations at a major film awards show
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materials
• ·The school district launched a new program to teach students about financial responsibility
• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoods
• ·A fashion store started offering online shopping with free shipping for orders over $75
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent