Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet

Hospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populationsFootball team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season

Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday eveningUniversity scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produceRetail chain introduces "zero-waste" aisles with package-free food options

Survey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunitiesBakery gains viral attention for matcha-flavored sourdough bread

Scientists discover ancient shipwreck with well-preserved artifacts in Mediterranean Sea

Public library partners with local bookstore to host monthly author eventsWeather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves

A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial dataA global climate change summit concluded with 112 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production

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• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships that helped it gain 200 new members in one month
• ·A local theater group performed a play about civil rights activists to mark Black History Month
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans
• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects people's food metabolism
• ·A local high school’s soccer team won the state championship after a 3-0 victory in the final
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking classes
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 20 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·Experts warned that rising temperatures could lead to more frequent heatwaves this summer
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product line to include eco friendly home goods
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lots
• ·Local authorities reported a 20% drop in crime rates over the past eight months thanks to enhanced community policing