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Engineers tested a new bridge design that can withstand stronger earthquakesA national park added new hiking trails to attract more outdoor enthusiasts

A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprintFarmers in the region started growing a new type of drought resistant cropA city museum hosted a special exhibition on ancient civilizations

A major airline updated its in flight entertainment system with more movie optionsA charity organization provided free school supplies to low income children

A research team studied the effects of social media on teenage mental health

A local bookstore hosted a author signing event for a newly released novelA city added 15 new bike racks in downtown areas to encourage eco-friendly transportation

A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekendA bookstore started a monthly book club focused on contemporary fiction drawing 40+ members

A construction company began work on a new highway extension that will reduce commute times by 25%A coffee roaster partnered with a local farm to source organic coffee beans for their products

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• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their curriculum to prepare students for tech industry jobs
• ·A grocery store started selling organic and non-GMO products in a dedicated section of the store
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A tech company released a new app to help people manage their finances
• ·A new study showed that 68% of parents prefer in-person parent-teacher conferences over virtual ones
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes by the end of the year
• ·A city council discussed plans to make public transit more accessible for people with disabilities
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A study found a plant-based diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bank
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding