A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressureThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its libraryPolice used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerStudy reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

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• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian artifacts that had been on loan from a foreign museum
• ·A new airport terminal is under construction to handle more passengers
• ·The fire department responded to a large fire at a warehouse storing construction materials
• ·Scientists identified a new gene linked to increased resistance to common respiratory illnesses
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for items purchased in store
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility and reduce joint pain in arthritis patients
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising and scams
• ·A car manufacturer launched its first fully electric SUV with a charging time of under 30 minutes