A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutesThe government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm standsLocal restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households

The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50The government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas

A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their financesWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row

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• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone development
• ·Chemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to reduce youth crime
• ·A local business owner won an entrepreneurship award for sustainable business innovation
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to create a new line of pastries that highlight regional flavors
• ·A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashion
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy system powered by wind and solar
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden