A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywordsAn energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bondsThe government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hour

A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers 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 monthNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

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• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·Scientists studied the effects of pollution on marine ecosystems
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nights
• ·A theater company announced a new production of a classic play with a modern adaptation
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·Paramedics use new blood clot treatment device to save stroke patients
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free dental care for pets at a local community center
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new hiking trails in a popular park
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved security features
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year
• ·The city introduced a new parking system to reduce traffic congestion downtown