A local school district decided to adopt a four-day school week to reduce costs and improve student attendance.

A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customersResearchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderly

The government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areasA popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albumsDoctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early

The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about scienceA new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workouts

The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysA hospital started a telemedicine program, allowing patients in rural areas to consult with specialists remotely

A national forest announced it will open 20 new camping sites next year to accommodate more visitorsA fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills

A city installed 15 new crosswalks with pedestrian-activated signals in busy commercial areasResearchers studied the impact of social media use on teenage mental health, finding a link between excessive use and anxiety

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• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition clothing collection
• ·Local firefighters responded to a factory chemical spill evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years
• ·A musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby animal born as part of a conservation program
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities
• ·A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatus
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of visitors during the summer
• ·Police solved a cold case using advanced forensic technology