The city council voted to fund a new public art project in the main square

A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperatureScientists developed a new way to grow tomatoes in space for long-duration missions

The school district installed new security cameras in all schools to improve safetyResearchers found that reading mystery novels improves problem-solving skillsThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals

A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycleDoctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus

The community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities

A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in classThe city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments

A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its productsScientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

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• ·A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental health
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A government agency updated its website to make information more accessible
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A wildfire in a national park burned 8000 acres prompting evacuation orders
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop, expanding its customer base
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·Tech company releases smart home device that monitors and adjusts indoor air quality
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·Hospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populations
• ·A new hotel opened in the mountains offering scenic views