The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safe

The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small itemsA celebrity chef opened a casual dining restaurant focusing on comfort food with a gourmet twist

Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per yearA city implemented a new waste management system that sorts trash for recycling automaticallyA cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread flooding and power outages in coastal towns

A tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income studentsThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu

A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members

Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creaturesA team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest

Local police arrested a suspect in a major theft caseA new smartphone model with advanced camera features was released

The government introduced new laws to protect workers’ rightsA popular actress announced her return to the stage after a long break

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• ·A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next year
• ·A local theater company performed a free outdoor production of a Shakespeare play in the park
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic movies every weekend during the winter
• ·A government program provided homeowners with rebates up to $2,000 for installing solar panels
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health
• ·A new drug was approved by
• ·Researchers found that listening to music helps reduce anxiety
• ·A historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch, single origin coffee beans online
• ·A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A study found that eating a handful of nuts daily may reduce the risk of heart disease by 20%
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·The government provided grants to eco-friendly businesses