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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• ·The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·Scientists at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking classes
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·A charity organization built wells to provide clean water in villages
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A library hosted a workshop on how to write and publish a book