Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease

Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areasTravel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cottonCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline

Book club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservationEngineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions

Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bank

Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college studentsA soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract

A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next yearA music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales

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• ·Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income families
• ·A bakery introduced a gluten-free line of pastries that quickly became its top-selling products
• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals
• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutes
• ·A software company released a free version of its app to attract more users
• ·The central bank announced it would purchase government bonds to stimulate economic growth
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant, which quickly sold out its first print run.
• ·The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella
• ·College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardens
• ·A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first day
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A hospital started a cancer support group
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and will compete in the national tournament
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays