Basketball team wins national championship after final game overtime

A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materialsA hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five yearsHeavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses

A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature

Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different virusesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

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• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect gut health
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent
• ·A bakery used sustainable packaging for its products
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum standard for primary and secondary schools.
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in person
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research
• ·A farm began selling homemade salsa made from its own tomatoes and peppers
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels