A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs

The city hosted an international conference on climate changeA new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books

Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic foodThe government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitatsA tech startup launched a new app that helps people manage their daily schedules

Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious diseaseThe local theater group announced its upcoming performance schedule including classic plays

A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region

Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevityBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildingsGolf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adultsTea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens

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• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in schools
• ·A bookstore read to kids at daycares
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justice
• ·A new video game was released and quickly became a top seller
• ·Local farmers markets reported a surge in customers looking for organic produce
• ·Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build the walls of a new office building
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space
• ·A local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes
• ·Scientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children
• ·A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information