Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.

The police department launched a new program to combat cyberbullying among teenagersScientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs

Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new research partnership with a leading tech company to study AI ethicsA powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest

Researchers detected a new planet in the same solar system as a potentially habitable worldThe city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels

A well-known actress announced she will produce and star in a new TV series about women's history

Doctors advised people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors during a recent air quality alertDoctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements

The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and familiesA new study showed that meeting friends regularly reduces stress and improves mental health

The national park service announced plans to repair hiking trails damaged by last year’s stormsA major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination

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• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·An airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app
• ·Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlife
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·A community organized a charity run that had 300 participants and raised $12,000 for cancer research
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art installations
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges
• ·Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·A tech company launched a new language translation app that works offline for travelers
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide
• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area