A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors

A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area

Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zoneThe transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion

A fashion brand released a collection made from recycled denim and organic cottonA hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit to care for premature babies

Researchers discovered a new species of lizard in a remote desert region of AustraliaThe government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions

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• ·Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A city promoted local businesses
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biology
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·A car accident on a major highway caused a 10-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour; no serious injuries were reported.
• ·Movie studio releases teaser trailer for upcoming superhero film
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·Local newspaper publishes special edition on community history
• ·A major bookstore organized a book signing event with a best - selling author