A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·A farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·Farmers in the region reported a 20% increase in crop yields after using a new organic fertilizer
• ·Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models
• ·The national rugby team hired a new assistant coach with experience in youth development
• ·A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters
• ·A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.
• ·Researchers studied the impact of diet on gut health in children
• ·A powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support rural healthcare facilities
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a small town to boost local tourism
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions