A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·The school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptoms
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas
• ·A community garden hosted a workshop on how to grow herbs and use them in cooking
• ·The school district announced it will offer free after-school tutoring for students struggling in math
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidays
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defect
• ·A major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields this season due to favorable weather conditions
• ·A farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at local farmers markets during the fall season