The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the fluThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient modelsA famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events

A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skillsThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration

Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

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• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city with 1200 bikes available at 60 stations
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help shy animals find homes
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·A new art gallery opened in the city center featuring works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·Scientists observed that a species of bird is migrating earlier due to warmer springs
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public education
• ·A community center hosted a craft fair that featured works from 50 local artisans
• ·A gym started a program to help people recover from injuries through exercise
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users organize their daily tasks and appointments