A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting

Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town squareThe university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollutionA strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties

Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moonThe city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods

A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event

Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this yearA charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates

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• ·The government passed a law to control noise pollution in urban areas
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of products due to quality problems
• ·Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedar
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·Dance company performs original show about cultural heritage at national theater
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutes
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food from Africa
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artist
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum sensors for medical imaging
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown