Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary studentsScientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rate

The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafesA popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its libraryResearchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults

The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sitesA tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutants

Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications

The local museum held a special event for kids featuring hands-on science experimentsPet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices

City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schoolsOnline retailer offers free returns on all purchases

Physicists study black holes to understand universe formationSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games

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• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·A university announced it will offer a new degree program in environmental science starting next fall
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment to enhance hands-on learning
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·A toy company released a new line of building sets designed to teach kids about engineering
• ·The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villages
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life