Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend

The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in RomeA fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businesses

A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about wildlife conservationPolice used drone technology to locate a missing child in a national parkThe weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero

College students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cookingA bank introduced a savings account with a 4.5% interest rate for new customers

Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease

The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fallScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

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• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·A community organized a concert in the park to raise money for a new community center
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for children under 12
• ·A tech company donated funds to support STEM education programs in schools
• ·The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains