Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress

A government program helped small businesses expandA tech company donated to an education charity

A local theater showed foreign filmsA school started a robotics clubA coffee shop used compostable cups

A wildlife group cleaned up a local riverA software company updated its program with user-requested features

A city council discussed building a community pool

A charity taught seniors to use smartphonesA river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms

A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studyingThe government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol

A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidaysA local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk

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• ·Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·Scientists test new vaccine candidate for preventing childhood asthma flare ups
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open 30 new stores in Southeast Asia next year
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·A historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books
• ·The stock market experienced a minor dip after news of trade policy changes
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for families traveling with children under 12