The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season

Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spreadA study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cupsThe city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood

Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities

A 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 study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months

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• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·A research team made progress in developing a new cancer treatment
• ·Motorcycle dealership hosts ride event to raise money for cancer research
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea improves sleep quality in seniors
• ·A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn new languages in 10 minutes a day
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final match
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with homemade hash and avocado toast