A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science

Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations

A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclistsThe city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areasA major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes

Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft constructionThe school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum

Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain

The government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areasA sports equipment store opened a new location in a shopping mall

A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversaryA bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays

A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new houseA smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier

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• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this season
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performance
• ·A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed vet to help owners monitor their pets’ health
• ·Local artists collaborated to create a large mural celebrating the city's cultural diversity
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild
• ·The national baseball team secured a spot in the upcoming world championship
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game
• ·A city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public parks
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roasting
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·A skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisher
• ·The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years