A museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays

The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwestA toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home

A community held a festival celebrating its immigrant heritage with traditional food and musicResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in childrenThe transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas

A famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literatureA hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids

A retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hoursA new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shopping

A team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficientlyLocal authorities installed new traffic cameras to reduce speeding and improve road safety

A famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief effortsA tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions

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• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 22 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity
• ·Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patients
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in class
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to college for the first time
• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production