A coffee shop partnered with a local bookstore to host monthly author readings and coffee tastings

The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photosA luxury hotel chain decided to replace all single-use plastic bottles with glass containers

Scientists found a way to clean up oil spills using a natural substance from seaweedThe community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in scienceA new study showed that air pollution can cause respiratory problems in young children

The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local electionsA popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials

Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease

The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhoodPark rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna

Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farmsAstronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meetStudy finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills

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• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A clothing brand started a take back program where customers can return old clothes for store credit
• ·A hotel added a spa and wellness center with massage services and yoga classes for guests
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·A research study found that regular exercise improves mental health
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media use on teenage mental health, finding a link between excessive use and anxiety
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The stock market jumped 3% after a key company reported higher-than-expected quarterly profits
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help improve reading comprehension in struggling readers
• ·Study finds that listening to music while working increases productivity
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus