A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressureThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its libraryPolice used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerStudy reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

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• ·College students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cooking
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder in children
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A software company released a language learning app that uses gamification to make lessons more engaging
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers telehealth services for non-emergency pet care
• ·A city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby panda born in the conservation program
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a better camera