Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur, leather, and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication

A community organized a charity walk that raised $25000 for a local children’s hospitalA tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery lifeHot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks

A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction timeThe government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools

A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts, including statues, vases, and coins

A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practicesThe government launched a campaign to teach people about recycling

A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movementA local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean water to 100000 peopleThe postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season

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• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·A construction company built a new school gym
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season after high ratings in its fourth season
• ·A community garden hosted a kids’ gardening day where children learned how to plant and care for vegetables
• ·An airline announced it would add new international routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·A renowned author released a new novel that explores the impact of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Magazine features profile of celebrity chef opening restaurant in small town
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·A new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A city hosted a art fair that featured works from 100 local artists and drew 8,000 visitors
• ·Researchers studied climate change’s impact on plants
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·The city hosted an international food festival featuring dishes from different cultures
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula