Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands

Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seasNewspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label

Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality

Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to science museum

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

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 computers

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• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·An airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular tourist destination
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 12000 temporary workers for the holiday season
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all purchases
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attention
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is eco-friendly
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·Juice bar uses locally grown fruits and vegetables for all menu items
• ·A school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks
• ·Book publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration
• ·A study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%
• ·The government invested $500 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices