A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safeA famous author won a national book award for their latest novel about World War II

A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s diseaseA retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping seasonA heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood

A study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-Fi

A museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance period

A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxesEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes

The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small itemsA celebrity chef opened a casual dining restaurant focusing on comfort food with a gourmet twist

Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per yearA city implemented a new waste management system that sorts trash for recycling automatically

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• ·The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves brain function
• ·Researchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and international artists performing
• ·The country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales
• ·A library hosted a genealogy workshop to help residents trace their family history
• ·A renowned journalist announced the release of a new book about global political changes
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle more patients
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic for exotic pets
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence