Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rainA team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy

The stock market fluctuated due to uncertainty about upcoming government policiesA charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families

Scientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation

The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime matchA tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments

Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patientsThe local theater held a charity performance to raise money for disaster relief

A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performanceThe national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states

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• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop teaching residents to grow and use basil, mint, and rosemary
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake
• ·A bookstore offered a 10% discount for students with a valid student ID
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·A study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strains
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor, aiming to help 10 million children by 2030.
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·The national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1
• ·The school district announced plans to replace old school buses with electric vehicles
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain