A local bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood testThe local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds

A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost enduranceThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countriesScientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system

The government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuelsA tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools

Researchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theftWeather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s diseaseThe stock market received a boost from news of a new medical breakthrough

A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a wildfireScientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers

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• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Podcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Doctors recommended frequent handwashing to prevent the spread of diseases
• ·Researchers found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased fatigue in adults
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·The military conducted rescue operations in areas affected by a hurricane
• ·Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students working evening shifts