The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the fluThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient modelsA famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events

A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skillsThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration

Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

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• ·The national soccer team played a friendly match against an international team
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·A airline added new in flight snacks and beverages
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China
• ·Physicists make progress in developing fusion energy as clean power source
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A community held a cultural festival with food music and dance from different countries
• ·A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new community center
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a smaller city
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying hotline for students to report incidents
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center