A hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levelsA community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets

A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five yearsHeavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologiesA bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature

Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksPet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormMagazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film

Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial useCycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charity

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• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera system
• ·A national park started offering guided tours
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children
• ·The city introduced new traffic rules to reduce accidents on busy roads
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·The government announced plans to increase funding for scientific research and innovation
• ·A musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts
• ·The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremony