A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting

Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town squareThe university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollutionA strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties

Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moonThe city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods

A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event

Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this yearA charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates

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• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings reduce loneliness in empty nesters
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect the gut microbiome of young children
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·A team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollution
• ·A national park closed a popular campground due to a wildfire in the surrounding area
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security flaws in its popular operating system
• ·Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts plastic film and packaging
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·A city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safety
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools