The stock market closed at a new high after a week of gains

A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farmsThe city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs

Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technologyA drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biologyA community organization offered free job training programs for unemployed residents

A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year

Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased fatigue in adultsA study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality

A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairsA city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings

A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sampleA pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners

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• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·Running club organizes 5K race to raise money for cancer research
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person
• ·The government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil
• ·A famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·A charity organization built a new community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%
• ·A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater