Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levelsThe postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume

Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhoodThe government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyAn airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 550000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A medical journal published a study linking adequate sleep to a stronger immune system
• ·Local artists organized a community art project to decorate abandoned buildings
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets
• ·A taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·A city added more bike racks in downtown areas
• ·A film director announced plans to adapt a famous novel into a movie
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery and tools in a dig site in the northern desert
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fall
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books