A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutesThe government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm standsLocal restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households

The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50The government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas

A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their financesWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row

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• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·Major grocery store chains announced plans to stock more locally grown produce to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·Scientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds
• ·The WHO launched a program to train nurses in rural areas of Africa to improve maternal health
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that can operate efficiently in low-wind conditions
• ·Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosis
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusion
• ·A fitness app added workout videos
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.