Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask
• ·A farm stand began accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible to low-income shoppers
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild
• ·A airline added a new direct flight route between two mid sized cities
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel.
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training to community members
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levels
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational books
• ·A fashion store started offering online styling consultations for customers who prefer shopping from home