Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seas

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends

A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collectionA library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computersA farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores

A fire department hosted a "smoke alarm installation day" where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homesA software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participants

A community organized a "neighborhood potluck" where residents brought dishes to share with their neighbors

A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruits and vegetables to make healthy eating more convenientA school district switched to digital textbooks to reduce costs and improve access to updated content

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydratedHeavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country

Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packagingThe government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development

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• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customers
• ·A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exercise
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A local newspaper started a column featuring local business owners
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household energy costs
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby gorilla born as part of its conservation program
• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in number theory
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable