Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples

A smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictionsA farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier

A hospital started a support group for cancer patientsA national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer monthsA clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory

A city launched a campaign to promote local businessesA research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively

A bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing

A farm started selling organic eggs from its own chickensThe city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs

Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentrationA major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping for all online orders

The national tennis team won a major international competitionA local theater hosted a festival featuring plays by emerging playwrights

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• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·A new species of butterfly was found in a nature reserve
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings
• ·A popular bookstore chain announced it would be closing several locations due to declining sales and increased competition from online retailers.
• ·A university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years
• ·A clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products
• ·A construction company won a contract to renovate a historic theater in the downtown area
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·Researchers discovered that exercise can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·Geologists warn of increased volcanic activity in Pacific Northwest