A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease

A musician’s new album topped the charts in 12 countries within its first week of releaseA city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood

Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patientsA retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 daysA severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilities

A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep nightly for optimal healthA local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training

Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutesThe national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting

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• ·A bakery used locally sourced fruit to make its pies and tarts
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort
• ·Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 56% more efficient than current models
• ·A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·Astronomers discovered a new moon orbiting a gas giant in the outer solar system
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·A city installed more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·A software company updated its program with user-requested features
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders
• ·Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste