The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health

Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life

A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutesA library added new digital tools for students to access research databasesResearchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function

The city announced plans to repair 20 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoodsA tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life

A thunderstorm caused power outages for 30000 residents in the central region

The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by drought conditionsMovie studio announces release date for live action adaptation of popular animated film

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters

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• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·The government invested 50 million dollars in public infrastructure
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·The prime minister held a meeting with labor leaders to discuss workers’ rights reforms
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroom
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·A new species of butterfly was found in a nature reserve
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·A clothing store donated unsold items to a charity that helps homeless people
• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the space
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children