A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trainsA fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans

A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travelA community center organized a sports day for kids with games and prizesA tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models

A river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farmsA study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying

The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol

A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidaysSkateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performanceJuice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits

Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and catsNewspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year

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• ·Researchers discovered that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety in young adults
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to convert waste into energy
• ·Researchers found that exercise can improve mental health in people with depression
• ·A charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly people
• ·A tech company donated money to a local charity that supports education
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 15 new domestic routes by the end of the year
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains