A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywordsAn energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bondsThe government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hour

A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models

The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next monthNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

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• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·A tech startup received a large investment to develop new software
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·A local bookstore hosted a series of author talks for book lovers
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastics in rooms with eco-friendly alternatives
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a conservation report
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A new photography exhibition displayed images of wildlife from around the world
• ·Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patients
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·Local businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year
• ·A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fire