The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching effectivenessThe government invested $400 million in building new solar farms in the southwest

A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at homeA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin AmericaResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children

The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids

A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charityThe government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs

A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communitiesA new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations

Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customersThe WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 5 million people in rural areas

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• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production
• ·Local businesses participated in a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry in a tomb in Egypt
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town square
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·A government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation, adding 5 new bus routes and extending service hours
• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world
• ·International aid organizations are sending supplies to areas affected by recent floods
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year