Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safetyA fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans

A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica

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• ·Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers
• ·A bookstore sold used books at a discount
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·Scientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for students studying environmental science
• ·A government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The national weather service issued a heat advisory for the southern states, warning residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.
• ·Local police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras