Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline

Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhoodA singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks

Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptomsEngineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basinThe government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household income

A supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters dailyA study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children

The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm

A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transitResearchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones

The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutesA new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month

A study revealed that eating breakfast every day helps people maintain a healthy weightA city installed 50 new electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots around the city

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• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League team
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·A study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A city council voted to increase the minimum wage for city employees
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·A government agency updated its website to make information more accessible
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Europe
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·A city added 100 new parking spaces downtown, including 20 accessible spots for people with disabilities
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises