A library added a "quiet study room" for students preparing for exams

Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illnessLocal schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste

The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff formatA tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage financesThe government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices

A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big catsResearchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations

Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredientsResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets

Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations

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• ·Researchers found a new oil spill cleanup method
• ·A school held a science fair where students presented their research projects to judges
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·A wildlife group protected endangered foxes
• ·TV show wins best comedy award at national television awards
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in adults
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptoms
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·A new mobile game with educational content was launched for kids
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building, cutting costs by 20%
• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups