The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season

Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spreadA study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cupsThe city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood

Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities

A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying agingA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months

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• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging young children and the elderly to get vaccinated
• ·A school started a string orchestra program, providing free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 110 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030
• ·Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·A bakery made gluten-free bread
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A small town hosted its first ever art festival attracting artists from three neighboring states
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for arthritis to reduce pain
• ·A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment