The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools

The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleepResearchers found that gardening can be a therapeutic activity for people with anxiety

The government started a program to help farmers adopt organic farming practicesA tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn a new language in weeksDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that works faster and has fewer side effects

The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for a children’s hospitalA new study showed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism and energy levels

The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastal areas

Scientists discovered a new type of bee that is essential for pollinating certain cropsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930s

A local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flourEngineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models

The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next monthA celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine in the downtown area

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• ·The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to two scientists for their work on developing mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines.
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·A library announced it will offer free 3D printing services for students and residents
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for takeout orders to reduce environmental impact
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to improve digital skills
• ·A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life
• ·A hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays
• ·Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels