Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoodsMusic festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release

City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurantsVeterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters

Train company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teensBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease

Community center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income familiesTennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort

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• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A protest against racial discrimination drew 10,000 participants in the city center
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·Researchers found that drinking a cup of warm milk before bed can improve sleep quality in adults
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·The president met with business leaders to discuss how to reduce regulatory barriers for small enterprises
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches
• ·A taxi company offered senior discounts for riders over 65 years old
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play that sold out all shows
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships to encourage people to start exercising
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors