Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduatesA professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs

The government introduced new laws to protect workers from unfair labor practicesA bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers

Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersJuice bar adds new menu items made with local seasonal fruits

Animal shelter organizes adoption event to find homes for 50 petsNewspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area

Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar systemRunning club hosts 5k race to raise money for local charity

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• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications
• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a mobile clinic to provide pet care services to rural communities
• ·Basketball team wins national championship after final game overtime
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levels
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health