A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal sheltersA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes

A new social media platform launched that focuses on sharing educational contentLocal farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer accessThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in five remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final holeA hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 beds

Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients

The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentalsScientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes

Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machinesStudy finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students

Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday seasonAmbulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations

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• ·A cyclist broke a national record in a long-distance race
• ·The government announced a new program to support small-scale farmers with subsidies
• ·Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·A government program provided training for workers in high demand fields
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect sleep quality in teenagers
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A local theater hosted a festival of new plays
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Geologists warn of increased volcanic activity in Pacific Northwest
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·The national ballet company announced its upcoming season will feature a new production of a classic tale