Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes
• ·Video game company announces release of new adventure game next quarter
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate a portion of its sales to support homeless youth
• ·A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged students
• ·The city introduced a new recycling scheme for electronic waste
• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing hiker in a national park
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·The city council approved a $110 million project to repair aging sewage systems
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter