Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safetyA fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans

A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica

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• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop a new type of battery for renewable energy storage
• ·Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of artisanal breads made with ancient grains
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls.
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves brain function in kids
• ·A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comics to attract younger readers
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class
• ·The public transit system added 30 new wheelchair-accessible trains to its fleet