A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort
• ·The president’s administration launched a task force to combat corruption in government agencies
• ·Scientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart disease
• ·The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for benefits
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children
• ·Engineers design new system to reduce energy use in office buildings
• ·The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·Researchers found that eating a small amount of dark chocolate daily improves blood flow
• ·A retail store launched a loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to regular customers
• ·Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation