Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week

A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient modelsThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss

A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projectsResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adultsA famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchersLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy

Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energyDoctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster

The local museum hosted a "night at the museum" event with special tours and activitiesA new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents

The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national parkA major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens

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• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·A fashion brand released a collection made from recycled denim and organic cotton
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safety
• ·Local police organized a community safety workshop for residents
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait times
• ·Local high school announces plans to build outdoor learning space for science classes
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle