Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rainA team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy

The stock market fluctuated due to uncertainty about upcoming government policiesA charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families

Scientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation

The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime matchA tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments

Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patientsThe local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief

A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performanceThe national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states

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• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks, resulting in higher productivity
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·A best-selling author announced a new fantasy novel set in a fictional medieval world
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle
• ·Engineers tested a new type of bridge material that can withstand extreme weather conditions
• ·A new study showed that social media use affects teenagers' sleep quality
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season
• ·A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter
• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery