The city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgetsDoctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early

The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizationsA new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists

The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesResearchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market

A museum offered free admission on weekends for familiesA gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries

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• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help customers recover lost items
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·Scientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote environmental protection
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop a new type of battery for renewable energy storage
• ·Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system
• ·Dance troupe performs original choreography inspired by climate change activism
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free and vegan donuts that became a top-selling item
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres
• ·Newsletter gives winter weather preparation tips
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze