The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressureThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its libraryPolice used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerStudy reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

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• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that shortens recovery time
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 18 classrooms
• ·The public transit system added 50 new buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customers
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools
• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·A city announced it will install 50 new electric vehicle charging stations downtown
• ·Local government plants 1000 trees to improve air quality in urban neighborhoods
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site to ensure freshness for customers
• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A bakery started selling custom cupcakes with personalized designs for birthdays and events