Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticityThe national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend

Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than othersThe city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streetsA major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive

Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in childrenThe government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year

A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos

Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy daysThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about historyA local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster

Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materialsThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

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• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·A research study found that using public transit instead of driving can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 60%.
• ·An electronics company recalled a model of tablets due to a potential battery issue
• ·Major grocery store chains announced plans to stock more locally grown produce to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A survey revealed that 70% of people plan to take a vacation within the next six months
• ·A school started a string orchestra program, providing free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·A city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation efforts
• ·A sports league changed its rules to make games more exciting
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle the growing number of patients seeking urgent medical care.
• ·A scientist developed a fast, affordable test for common food allergies
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered an ancient temple in the desert, dating back over 3,000 years to a previously unknown civilization.
• ·A software company released a free version of its app to attract more users
• ·The government implemented new policies to reduce air pollution