Local businesses organized a market to sell handmade products

Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar systemRunning club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter

Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kidsCandle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinationsParamedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients

Video game company announces release of new fantasy game next monthResearch shows that art therapy helps trauma patients recover faster

Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling

Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state parkScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful products

Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a parkThe national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next monthResearchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

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• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·A sports league announced a new season schedule with more games in smaller cities
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about seatbelt use
• ·The city’s public library added more digital resources for remote learning
• ·Survey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that received critical acclaim and is expected to be a box office hit.
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids at local schools
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about digital marketing trends
• ·The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year