A fire department responded to a wildfire in a nearby forest and helped contain it before it reached residential areas

A drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western statesThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology

A community organization offered free job training programs for unemployed residentsA retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next yearResearchers found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to increased fatigue in adults

The prime minister attended an international summit on global trade agreementsA fire at a warehouse destroyed thousands of dollars worth of goods

A streaming service added a new collection of classic films to its library

Police solved a cold case using advanced forensic technologyA research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient

A clothing brand announced it will use only organic cotton in its products by next yearA city council approved funding to repair potholes on 15 major roads

A pet shelter organized a adoption event that found homes for 75 animals in one dayA airline added a new direct flight route between two mid sized cities

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• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its properties
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect self esteem in teenagers
• ·Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins
• ·The government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in kids
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season, following high ratings and positive reviews from critics.
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes
• ·A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practices
• ·A bakery began selling its products at a local farmers market which doubled its weekly revenue
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·A community organized a concert in the park to raise money for a new community center