A city council approved a plan to build more affordable housing units to address the growing housing crisis.

The school district launched an anti-bullying campaign to create a safer school environmentResearchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in young children

The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising and scamsA tech company announced it will expand its operations to a new city and hire 500 employeesDoctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief

The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trashA new study showed that meditation can improve focus and concentration in adults

The city hosted a music festival with local bands and international artists performing

Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydratesResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areasAn oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 years

A small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmedA study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day

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• ·The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app
• ·A popular film festival revealed its lineup including 20 world premieres from independent directors
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in environmental science starting next fall
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·A city banned smoking in outdoor dining areas of restaurants
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of blueberries may lower the risk of heart disease by 22%
• ·A sports league announced it would expand to include two new teams starting next season
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early