Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties

A wildlife sanctuary opened a new visitor center with interactive exhibitsA software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees

A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in needA study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuries

A sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League teamA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news

A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake

A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finishStudents organized a fundraiser to collect money for new equipment for their school’s science lab

A professional athlete set a new national record in the 100-meter sprint at a recent competitionScientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models

The police department launched a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidentsA social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts

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• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on children’s lung development
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·Scientists studied the impact of deforestation on wildlife habitats
• ·The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for work
• ·A famous director announced their next film will be a biopic about a renowned civil rights leader
• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·The city held a parade to celebrate a national holiday
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenagers