A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

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 tech company donated software to non-profit organizations
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCE
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwest
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·A large retail company announced it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2024.
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent
• ·A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save money
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug