Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week

A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient modelsThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss

A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projectsResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adultsA famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchersLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy

Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energyDoctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster

The local museum hosted a "night at the museum" event with special tours and activitiesA new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents

The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national parkA major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens

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• ·An international organization donated medical supplies to countries facing shortages
• ·A new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model
• ·A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home permanently, even after the end of pandemic restrictions.
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·A bakery used sustainable packaging for its products
• ·A museum hosted a family friendly event with hands on activities
• ·Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024