Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life

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 local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 80 dogs and cats
• ·Electronics brand releases lightweight laptop with 24 hour battery life
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum
• ·A city council voted to increase the budget for public libraries to expand hours and resources
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from sustainable farms by 2026
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·An automaker released an electric truck with a range of 500 miles and a towing capacity of 12000 pounds
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national park
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·The public transit system added 25 new wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A major car brand announced plans to stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030