Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary studentsScientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rate

The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafesA popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its libraryResearchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults

The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sitesA tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutants

Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications

The local museum held a special event for kids featuring hands-on science experimentsPet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices

City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schoolsOnline retailer offers free returns on all purchases

Physicists study black holes to understand universe formationSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games

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• ·A tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular app
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need
• ·The transportation department began repairing potholes on major roads to improve driving conditions
• ·Local businesses organized a market to sell handmade products
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products
• ·Researchers found that hiking in mountainous areas improves cardiovascular health
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major roadways
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast
• ·The city council voted to fund a new public art project in the main square
• ·A famous actor donated their personal collection of films to a university library
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets