Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil

Study shows that eating together as a family improves eating habits in kidsFlorist partners with local farms to source fresh flowers for arrangements

Fire department installs new smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s booksResearch finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children

Car dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehiclesCommunity group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditions

Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank

Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resourcesTennis player withdraws from tournament due to minor knee injury

Government approves funding for new high-speed rail line between two major citiesBook publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author

Automotive company recalls 40,000 pickup trucks over faulty steering componentsStudy indicates that playing team sports improves leadership skills in teens

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• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·A charity collected school supplies for low-income kids
• ·A study found that listening to classical music can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·City officials approved a $360 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local design school
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day
• ·A farm participated in a local farmers market to sell fresh fruits and vegetables
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows