The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snapRadio station launches podcast about local history and folklore

Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs

Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relayResearchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies

A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groupsThe government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsA major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the year

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• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·The university signed a partnership agreement with an international institution
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 200 affordable housing units
• ·A sports equipment store sold eco-friendly gear
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach specializing in strength and conditioning
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skills
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·Tech company launches a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring.