Scientists identified a new gene linked to increased resistance to common respiratory illnesses

A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclistsThe city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesScientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft constructionThe school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum

Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brainThe government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areas

A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages

Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effectsA wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests

A software company offered a free trial of its programA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a benefit concertA study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books

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• ·The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countries
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 50 endangered butterflies into a protected meadow
• ·A cyclist won the national championship after a 200-mile race through mountainous terrain
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on 10 downtown buildings
• ·A coffee shop used compostable cups
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collections
• ·Local businesses participated in a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wear
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app
• ·Researchers studied the impact of exercise on brain function in older adults
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring season has brought more rainfall than the past decade
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea may help reduce symptoms of seasonal allergies