A gym started a weight loss challenge with prizes for participants who lose the most weight

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energyA local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees

A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workersResearchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart diseaseThe prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans

A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuateA new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakers

Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district

The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern statesA city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks

A tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technologyA farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property

A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronautA airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system

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• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·Study reveals that spending time with pets reduces feelings of loneliness
• ·Electronics brand launches wireless headphones with 40 hour battery life
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·Teachers are learning to use virtual reality tools to make history lessons more engaging
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software that fixes bugs and improves performance
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 28% over the past two years
• ·A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehicles
• ·A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairs
• ·A fire at a restaurant in the downtown area was extinguished by firefighters with no injuries reported
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·A library added new digital tools for teachers to access educational resources