A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years

The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the countryVolunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project

A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continentsLocal schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge

The government released a report showing a 18% improvement in air quality in urban areasA grocery store chain started selling pre-made healthy meal kits for busy families

A study found that listening to classical music can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients

The military announced it will host a public air show at its base next monthResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

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• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Research shows that exposure to sunlight helps regulate mood in winter
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town
• ·A local theater hosted an independent film festival
• ·A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings reduce loneliness in empty nesters
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advance
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program