Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safetyA fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans

A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica

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• ·A historical society restored an 18th-century mansion to serve as a local museum
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a famous children’s book writer
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adults
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the area
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects mood in people with depression
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit advice
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A local bookstore started a book exchange program where customers can swap books
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties
• ·A new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression