Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rainA team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy

The stock market fluctuated due to uncertainty about upcoming government policiesA charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families

Scientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation

The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime matchA tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments

Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patientsThe local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief

A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performanceThe national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states

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• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages
• ·Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility by 40% in arthritis patients
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students studying healthcare
• ·A student won a national scholarship for their research on renewable energy solutions
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schools
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oil
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic building damaged by a storm
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter