The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas

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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• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic accidents and road hazards
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high winds
• ·A photographer’s photos of a local sunset went viral on Instagram, gaining 100k likes
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast burritos made with local ingredients
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of Australia
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases
• ·A tech startup raised $100 million in funding to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry.
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·A coffee shop started offering coffee tasting flights where customers can sample three different types of coffee
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two towns