Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology

A popular coffee chain planned to open new stores in small citiesScientists developed a safe method to recycle electronic waste

The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleepResearchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxietyThe government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods

A tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor

A new study revealed that drinking enough water can improve metabolismResearch indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression

Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekendsWildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center

Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the cityScientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes

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• ·A study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain
• ·A severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·TV show wins best comedy award
• ·A scientist developed a portable device that tests water purity in 5 minutes
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students
• ·A popular clothing brand collaborated with a famous athlete to create a line of activewear
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop for aspiring authors
• ·A study revealed that 70% of people feel lonely at least once a week highlighting a growing social issue
• ·Volunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation project
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open 30 new stores in Southeast Asia next year
• ·A major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers