Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·A city installed new public restrooms downtown to improve amenities for visitors
• ·A fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage
• ·The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant serving traditional dishes from their home country
• ·The government invested in programs to help small businesses recover from recent challenges
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·The stock market experienced a minor dip after news of trade policy changes
• ·The local community organized a cultural festival to celebrate the area’s diverse heritage
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·The government announced a new $450 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges