Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event, raising $5,000 for care costs
• ·Geologists warn of increased volcanic activity in Pacific Northwest
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour
• ·Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.
• ·The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items
• ·A national park closed some trails temporarily for maintenance
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Hospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuries
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children