Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great PlainsA study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area

A space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patternsA tornado touched down in a small town destroying several homes and a school

A study showed that group study sessions help students get better gradesThe government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children

A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languagesScientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria

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• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people with home repairs
• ·Archaeologists uncover ruins of ancient temple in Southeast Asia
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its coverage of a major local infrastructure project
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade
• ·Scientists warned that rising temperatures are causing polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect self esteem in teenagers
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app, helping riders recover items
• ·A city banned parking in certain areas to make room for bike lanes
• ·Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards at a dig site that date back to 2000 BCE
• ·A new survey found 65% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs