The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial additives from all menu items
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a satellite to study climate change patterns
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice saving people from tall buildings
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homes
• ·Archaeologists uncover remains of ancient marketplace in historical city center
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best-selling author drawing hundreds of fans
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.
• ·Students organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areas
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children
• ·A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons