The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressureThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its libraryPolice used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerStudy reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

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• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the city
• ·A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A new zoo exhibit opened featuring rare primate species from the rainforests of Africa
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Weather forecasters warned of coastal flooding
• ·A construction project to renovate a old library began
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time
• ·A drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resources
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about fire prevention in wilderness areas