Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skillsThe government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheatEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5

The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown areaLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experienceA tech startup raised millions in funding to develop AI-powered healthcare tools

The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinatedA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

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• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state
• ·Public transport companies introduced contactless payment options
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install energy-efficient windows
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently
• ·Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families in a community service project
• ·Tea shop introduces new blends using herbs grown in local gardens
• ·A university research team made a breakthrough in cancer treatment research
• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 50000 residents in the central region