A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·A major tech company unveiled its latest smartphone model with advanced camera features
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater
• ·A software company fixed bugs in its program
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure improves mood in people with seasonal affective disorder
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% reduction in air pollution in major cities
• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·A new study showed that regular meditation can lower blood pressure in adults
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·A startup created a new smart fridge that tracks food expiration dates and suggests recipes
• ·Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intake
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A study found a plant-based diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet