Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisineWeather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest regionA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 yearsA charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India

Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals

The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schoolsThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime eventsResearchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities

The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from householdsA famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year

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• ·Florist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day
• ·Scientists successfully cloned a rare animal to help preserve the species
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·The government offered tax breaks to homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·The community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A popular fashion brand announced plans to recycle old clothing into new products