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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• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Study shows that eating breakfast regularly improves school performance in kids
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a lightweight and durable design
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to four European cities by the end of the quarter
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·A fashion brand launched a line of activewear for women
• ·A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household income
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help riders recover lost items
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb containing ancient jewelry and pottery in Egypt
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a 48-hour battery life and advanced camera features