A musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts

Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in childrenThe transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations

A famous author won a prestigious literary award for their body of workA hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnessesA retail store announced it would stay open late during the holiday shopping season

A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbsA study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issues

The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology

A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 20th-century artistThe WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 5 million people in rural areas

A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final holeA hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment

Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the bodyThe public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards

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• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare animal thought to be extinct
• ·Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera
• ·A city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·A new study showed that remote work improves employee productivity for some industries
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship defeating their rival by 15 points
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and children
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal began
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary school