Scientists identified a new gene linked to increased resistance to common respiratory illnesses

A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclistsThe city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas

A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planesScientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft constructionThe school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum

Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brainThe government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areas

A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages

Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effectsA wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests

A software company offered a free trial of its programA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a benefit concertA study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books

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• ·A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce.
• ·The national library digitized a large number of old books to preserve cultural heritage
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·A charity collected school supplies for low-income kids
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A national park reported an increase in sightings of endangered wolves, indicating a successful conservation effort
• ·A software company released an update to its project management tool with new collaboration features
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydration
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation, including new subway stations and bus routes.
• ·Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the night
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author