A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutesThe government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm standsLocal restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households

The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50The government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas

A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their financesWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row

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• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city to attract evening guests
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this year
• ·The government announced grants for small farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing country
• ·A new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·A local newspaper won a state award for its feature stories
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in the city creating 120 new jobs
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park