The national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars

Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolersResearch finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children

Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter

Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminantsA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-roundA fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies

A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their dataA community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage

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• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel, set to begin filming next month.
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·Fitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music
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• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all its trains by the end of the year
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for documentaries
• ·A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·Coast guard conducts training exercises in preparation for hurricane season