A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressureThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its libraryPolice used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerStudy reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

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• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings
• ·A garden center introduced a new line of drought tolerant plants for home gardens
• ·A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydrated
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices.
• ·A famous fashion designer unveiled their new collection at an international show
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve problem-solving skills
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of canned soup due to a possible contamination issue
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people