Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership

The stock market dropped slightly after news of a global supply chain issueA charity raised $500000 to provide clean water to villages in Africa

Scientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutesLocal schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper wasteThe national rugby team hired a new coach with experience winning international titles

A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessonsThe government provided grants to farmers who grow organic crops

A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China

Researchers studied the impact of air pollution on lung health in childrenThe 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 65

Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energyA major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores

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• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·Police department launches app for citizens to report suspicious activity
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2.3% for the second month in a row
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays
• ·A local café introduced a new menu with vegan and vegetarian options
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·A new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·A software company provided free training to small businesses on how to use its products
• ·A chemical leak at a factory in the industrial zone was contained with no health risks reported
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to address complaints from shoppers and business owners
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets