Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·A software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month
• ·Public library offers free 3D printing workshops for community members
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials
• ·A software company offered free online training courses to help small business owners learn to use its products
• ·Scientists identified a new strain of bacteria that could help break down plastic waste more efficiently
• ·Ambulance service expands to cover rural areas with new satellite stations
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan, including funding for roads, bridges, and airports.
• ·A new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants fight diseases
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season
• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.