Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking waterThe postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areasA celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast

Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergiesA city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups

The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for citiesA drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying agingA community center offered free English classes for immigrant families

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• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 45 cats and dogs
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisine
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·Coast guard holds drill to prepare for hurricane season
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 32% over the past decade
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate and blood oxygen levels