A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester

A city installed new recycling bins in public spaces to encourage more recyclingA scientist presented their research at an international conference in front of 1,000 attendees

A pet rescue organization started a foster program to help animals find temporary homesA restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competitionA school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteria

A tech company released a new version of its software with improved features and performanceA community garden started a youth program to teach kids about gardening and healthy eating

A coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsScientists developed a new method to turn food waste into biogas for heating homes

Local residents organized a protest against the closure of a neighborhood community centerThe national archive released hundreds of previously classified documents about a historical event

A major airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular vacation destination year-roundResearchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil

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• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·A local artist created a large mural on a city wall to honor the contributions of essential workers
• ·Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional batteries
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·A community organization hosted a cultural exchange event where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books
• ·A new study showed that air pollution affects cognitive function in the elderly
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish three times a week can improve brain function by 15%
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for military personnel and their families