Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels by 20% in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areasA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate variabilityA severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methodsScientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficiently

An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally

Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school studentsMagazine features interview with famous chef about new restaurant

Physicists make progress in developing fusion energy as clean power sourceCycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside

Study shows that adding ginger to meals helps with digestion issuesFurniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets

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• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce.
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A community garden hosted a herb drying workshop to teach residents how to preserve herbs
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film school
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights
• ·A library started offering tech help sessions where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build a small home in 10 days, cutting costs by 30%
• ·The national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summer
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access college prep courses