The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health

Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life

A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutesA library added new digital tools for students to access research databasesResearchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function

The city announced plans to repair 20 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoodsA tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life

A thunderstorm caused power outages for 30000 residents in the central region

The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by drought conditionsMovie studio announces release date for live action adaptation of popular animated film

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters

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• ·A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 years
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds
• ·Researchers found that social media use affects sleep patterns in young people
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation
• ·Weather conditions caused delays to flights at the main airport
• ·Local school board approves budget for new science labs and sports facilities