The national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars

Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolersResearch finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children

Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter

Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminantsA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-roundA fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies

A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their dataA community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage

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• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on wildlife
• ·A tech company donated money to support STEM education in schools
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Paramedics use new blood clot treatment device to save stroke patients
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·Florist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowers
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve customers with disabilities
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell regeneration
• ·Archaeologists find ancient coins that date back to Roman Empire
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants
• ·A tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city