A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutesThe government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm standsLocal restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households

The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50The government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas

A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their financesWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row

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• ·A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slot
• ·A small café started serving breakfast all day to cater to customers with different schedules
• ·A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schools
• ·A popular film festival revealed its lineup including 20 world premieres from independent directors
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free and vegan donuts that became a top-selling item
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·Paramedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 3-1
• ·A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks
• ·A famous musician performed at a charity concert to raise funds
• ·The city council announced plans to plant 10000 new trees
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 10 new locations focusing on community events