Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking waterThe postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areasA celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast

Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergiesA city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups

The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for citiesA drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying agingA community center offered free English classes for immigrant families

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• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average in most regions
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·A severe snowstorm disrupted air travel with hundreds of flights canceled or delayed
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for families
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children