A major retail chain revealed it will open 20 new stores in small towns across the country

A new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancersThe city hosted an art auction to raise money for local charities

Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellentA local community center hosted a free health screening event for residents over 65Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy

A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all storesA high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition

A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels

Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this seasonA wildlife group protected endangered foxes

A software company fixed bugs in its programA city council approved a new park

A charity organized a beach cleanupA study found nuts reduce cholesterol

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• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes
• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·A tech company donated 300 old laptops to a school for low-income students
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously
• ·A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its events
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their curriculum to prepare students for tech industry jobs
• ·A school district started a breakfast in the classroom program to ensure students eat before lessons
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50000 for a nonprofit
• ·Local government plants 5000 native trees to restore habitat for endangered birds
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·A museum hosted a photography workshop for beginners led by a professional photographer
• ·Research shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adults