Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rainA team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy

The stock market fluctuated due to uncertainty about upcoming government policiesA charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families

Scientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation

The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime matchA tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments

Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patientsThe local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief

A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performanceThe national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states

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• ·Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples
• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 15000 acres
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·The city hosted an art fair with works by local artists
• ·A medical study found that drinking plenty of water improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock