A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels

Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetesMajor airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub

Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museumsHospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuriesFootball league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season

Weather service warns of heavy snowfall in northern regions this weekendUniversity researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient

Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases

Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schoolsThe federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas

A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two yearsRetailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times

Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injuryThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

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• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A popular actor donated a large sum to a children’s charity
• ·A study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and memory
• ·Scientists developed a new type of vaccine for a common illness
• ·Scientists developed an organic fertilizer that improves soil quality without harmful chemicals
• ·Ambulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid
• ·A local theater company performed a Shakespeare play in a park for free
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·Engineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%
• ·A famous athlete announced his retirement from professional sports
• ·Basketball team defeats rival to win conference championship
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum