A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains

A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produceA heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days

Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washingThe government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction

A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup eventCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

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

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• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of certain cancers by 30%
• ·A tech company donated 200 computers to a school district serving low-income communities
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A new study showed that exposure to sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·The city’s public transport system launched a new app that tracks bus and train arrivals in real time
• ·A software developer created a new tool that helps small businesses manage their social media accounts
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 500,000 people in drought-stricken areas.
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for medical research
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games