The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·The government launched a new program to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A university research team found that eating one serving of berries daily can boost immune function
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a regional grocery store chain
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·The government invested $500 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·A tech company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support
• ·A school district started a after-school program that offers tutoring and extracurricular activities
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life