Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer raceA library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain healthThe city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes

A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoodsThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about itA study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one

A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lotsAn airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages

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• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·A team of engineers built a prototype of a flying car, which successfully completed its first test flight.
• ·A research team found that a certain type of tea may help lower cholesterol levels
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media use on teenage mental health, finding a link between excessive use and anxiety
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·The city’s public transport system added more night services
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A fire department provided free smoke detector batteries to senior citizens in the community