A research team studied the impact of air pollution on respiratory health

A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League teamA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news

A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrationsA study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults

The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city centerA fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles

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• ·A tech startup raised $230 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.3 billion
• ·A photographer’s photos of a local sunset went viral on Instagram, gaining 100k likes
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·A study published in a leading health journal found that spending 30 minutes in green spaces daily lowers stress hormones
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight entertainment options including new movies and games
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for local residents
• ·A university research team found that social media use can increase feelings of loneliness in young adults
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·A pharmaceutical firm announced positive results from trials of a new drug for treating migraines
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria