A singer released a new single that topped music charts in 10 countries

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton

Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastlineBook club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservationEngineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions

Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bankStudy shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students

Tea shop imports rare teas from Himalayan regions

Police department uses body cameras to increase accountabilityPolice used drone technology to locate a missing child in a national park

The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zeroCollege students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cooking

A bank introduced a savings account with a 4.5% interest rate for new customersMedical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease

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• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally
• ·Engineers completed construction of a new suspension bridge connecting two coastal towns
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build parts of a new building
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·Scientists found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of attention deficit disorder
• ·A gym added an indoor pool
• ·A local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish
• ·The national park service announced plans to repair hiking trails damaged by last year’s storms
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a state competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism and energy levels
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters