Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in urban areas
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 20 endangered turtles into their natural habitat
• ·Animal shelter partners with pet stores for adoption events
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults.
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·A national park offered guided tours led by park rangers
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels, reducing landfill waste by 90%.
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·Theater group puts on outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet in city park
• ·A university opened a new sports complex with a gym, pool, and outdoor fields for students and faculty
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·A hotel started offering workcation packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers
• ·The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm