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Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years in a rural excavation siteA new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory settingLocal shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town square

The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollutionA strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties

Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moon

The city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoodsA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism

Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ marketsThe stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending

A new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the cityDoctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

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• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate malaria in five remaining countries
• ·A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizers
• ·University scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce
• ·A school added a new course on coding to prepare students for careers in technology
• ·The city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·A city installed more traffic lights at busy intersections to reduce accidents
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 110 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030
• ·Scientists warned that rising temperatures are causing polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate
• ·A sports league announced it would shorten its season by two weeks to reduce player fatigue
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves focus in college students
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area