A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia

The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areasScientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species

Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental scienceA severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state

Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support lifeThe city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation

A famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

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• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·A new study showed that social isolation can increase the risk of mental health problems
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·The government released data showing economic growth of 3% in the last quarter
• ·Pet groomer introduces new organic grooming products for dogs and cats
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for local residents
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technology
• ·Pet store offers adoption events for rescue animals every Saturday
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay