Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levelsThe postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume

Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhoodThe government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyAn airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to let users share short video clips
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation by 15% next year
• ·A major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A coffee shop began using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with three planets
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps regulate sleep cycles
• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover
• ·A major airline offered 50% off flights for families traveling with children under 12
• ·A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·A professional tennis player won a major tournament for the third time in their career
• ·Local schools introduced a new program to teach students financial literacy skills
• ·A major oil company announced it will invest $10 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, shifting away from fossil fuels.
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer