Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduatesA professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs

The government introduced new laws to protect workers from unfair labor practicesA bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers

Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersJuice bar adds new menu items made with local seasonal fruits

Animal shelter organizes adoption event to find homes for 50 petsNewspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area

Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar systemRunning club hosts 5k race to raise money for local charity

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• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several European countries
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with family pets lowers stress hormones in adults
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·Gardening center offers classes on growing vegetables in container gardens
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·A global gender equality summit concluded with a pledge to close the pay gap by 2035
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the country
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theater
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life