Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendanceResearchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety

The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practicesA tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charityA new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health

The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week

Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plantsFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

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• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainability
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fall
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·A bakery offered catering services
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste