Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.

The police department launched a new program to combat cyberbullying among teenagersScientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs

Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new research partnership with a leading tech company to study AI ethicsA powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest

Researchers detected a new planet in the same solar system as a potentially habitable worldThe city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels

A well-known actress announced she will produce and star in a new TV series about women's history

Doctors advised people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors during a recent air quality alertDoctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements

The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and familiesA new study showed that meeting friends regularly reduces stress and improves mental health

The national park service announced plans to repair hiking trails damaged by last year’s stormsA major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination

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• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents
• ·A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their products
• ·The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflation
• ·Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptoms
• ·A tech company donated 500 old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·A bank announced it will forgive up to $15000 in student loans for graduates in healthcare fields
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 30 new hotels in Asia over the next three years.
• ·A hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technology
• ·Postal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month
• ·Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new cars sold to be electric by 2035
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to research AI ethics
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution