A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist

A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtownA charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood

A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residentsA sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessibleA local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership

A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative floursA construction project to build a new elementary school is ahead of schedule

A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera

A farmers market added 10 new vendors selling handmade crafts and artisanal foodsScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·The national volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games
• ·A school district bought new textbooks for students in all grades
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·Researchers found that daily consumption of Greek yogurt can improve gut health in adults
• ·The national basketball team won a key qualifier match to advance to the world championship
• ·A new study revealed that social isolation can have negative effects on physical health
• ·Archaeologists uncover remains of ancient marketplace in historical city center
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create athletic wear for women
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone temple in a jungle region dating back 2500 years