The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medicationA community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospital

A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery lifeHot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks

A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time

The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schoolsResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans

School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sportsChemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

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• ·A construction project to renovate an old theater began
• ·A wildfire in a national park burned 8000 acres prompting evacuation orders
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors
• ·The city council approved a $90 million project to repair aging water pipelines
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbeque to raise funds for new emergency response gear
• ·Local schools introduced a new program to teach students financial literacy skills
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for lung cancer that improves survival rates by 50%
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of insect that helps pollinate crops
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·Hospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populations
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children.
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults