Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil

Study shows that eating together as a family improves eating habits in kidsFlorist partners with local farms to source fresh flowers for arrangements

Fire department installs new smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s booksResearch finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children

Car dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehiclesCommunity group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditions

Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank

Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resourcesTennis player withdraws from tournament due to minor knee injury

Government approves funding for new high-speed rail line between two major citiesBook publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author

Automotive company recalls 40,000 pickup trucks over faulty steering componentsStudy indicates that playing team sports improves leadership skills in teens

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• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·Public libraries extended their opening hours to meet community demand
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·The city’s main train station is being renovated to improve facilities
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutes
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced users
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless individuals, helping them find employment in local businesses
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in forest area
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger