A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·A small business owner started a YouTube channel to showcase their products and share industry tips
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A golfer won the major championship with a final-round score of 65 beating the nearest competitor by 3 strokes
• ·Local government organizes clean up event for city parks
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A gymnast won the all-around gold medal at the national championships with a near-perfect score
• ·International aid groups are sending food supplies to regions affected by severe drought
• ·A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoods
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·Scientists created a way to recycle old cell phones and extract valuable metals safely
• ·A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·A tech startup raised $35 million to develop a new type of hydrogen fuel cell
• ·Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help riders recover lost items