The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security

City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schoolsOnline retailer offers free returns on all purchases

Physicists study black holes to understand universe formationSoftball team wins tournament and qualifies for national gamesStudy reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Candle company supports reforestation with each saleAmbulance service offers free first aid classes to community members

TV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionResearchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade

The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobsA tech company released a software update to fix security flaws in its popular operating system

Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school startsThe community organized a fundraiser to build a new playground in the local park

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• ·A city implemented a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-books
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A popular music artist released a new album, which topped the charts in over 20 countries within 24 hours.
• ·The stock market fell slightly after news of global economic concerns
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·A local artist created portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health, reducing the need for chemical pesticides by 15%
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently
• ·Veterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areas
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve