The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collectionResearchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores

Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income familiesThe national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probeA popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon

Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of timeThe school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health

A new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceArchaeologists 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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• ·Scientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs
• ·A hospital started a program to provide mental health services to veterans
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city with 1200 bikes available at 60 stations
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to a new city
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 55% more efficient than current models
• ·A discount store announced it will open 32 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a week
• ·Theater group puts on free performances of children’s plays in community parks
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds
• ·A committee was formed to investigate allegations of misconduct against a senior government official
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·Bird watchers document first sighting of rare warbler species in state park
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor