A local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults

A severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plainsA study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilitiesA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout historyA coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area

A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate changeThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend

Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision lossLocal businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year

A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standardsA global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donations

A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three yearsA study found time in nature reduces adult stress levels by up to 40%

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• ·A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Tech startup unveils portable solar charger that works in low-light conditions
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·Camera store offers workshop on photography skills for beginners
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·Study finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration
• ·The government increased funding for scientific research in the field of renewable energy
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic foreign films with English subtitles