Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal 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 cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer raceA library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain healthThe city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes

A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoodsThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about itA study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one

A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lotsAn airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages

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• ·A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for disaster relief
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless shelters
• ·Major supermarket chains announced plans to phase out plastic bags by the end of the year
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously
• ·A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentration
• ·The transportation agency added 12 new bus routes to connect suburban areas to the city center
• ·A large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste
• ·A new survey found that 64% of employees prefer hybrid work models combining remote and in-office work
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more than 50 stations across the city
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year