Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·The government provided grants to eco-friendly businesses
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficient
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration
• ·The president met with business leaders to discuss how to reduce regulatory barriers for small enterprises
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·Tech giant Google unveiled a new AI tool designed to assist in medical diagnosis
• ·A major bookstore announced plans to host author events throughout the year
• ·Astronomers shared new images of a black hole captured by a global network of telescopes
• ·A museum hosted a family event with hands on science experiments for children
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos
• ·Animal shelter organizes adoption event to find homes for 50 pets
• ·A famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space