Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticityThe national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend

Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than othersThe city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streetsA major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive

Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in childrenThe government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year

A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos

Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy daysThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about historyA local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster

Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materialsThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

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• ·A professional cyclist won the Tour de France for the first time in their career
• ·Coast guard rescues several sailors from storm hit boat
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new artificial intelligence technology
• ·Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folklore
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·Local vineyards reported their best harvest in a decade due to ideal summer weather conditions
• ·A gym added a new section for weight training equipment
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the summer months
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries.
• ·A famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel
• ·Freelance marketplace launches new feature for clients to hire freelance writers