The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after dark

Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schoolsBakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat

Scientists discover new species of frog in Amazon rainforest with unique colorationPublic library offers free 3D printing workshops for community membersTennis player wins first Grand Slam title after defeating defending champion

Government invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewideBook publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader

Automotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

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• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles in wilderness areas
• ·A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A new study revealed that meditation can lower blood pressure in middle-aged people
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 27%
• ·The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·Highway department begins road improvement project on major route
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help communities affected by a recent earthquake
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·Scientists reported that the global average temperature has risen by 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric pickup truck with towing capacity of 10000 pounds