Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention

The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recoveryA historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage

Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next monthDoctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effectsThe country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions

Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of wasteA best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism

Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussionEngineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings

Golf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schoolsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults

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• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds
• ·Students participated in a competition to design sustainable products
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb containing ancient jewelry and pottery in Egypt
• ·A car accident in a parking garage resulted in minor injuries for three people
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·Pet hospital offers affordable wellness plans