Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals

Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors

Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and IndiaPolice department uses body cameras to increase transparencyDance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances

Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SADCamera store offers photography workshops for beginners

Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild

Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversariesA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

A local animal shelter rescued over 145 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

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• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·A scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·A famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel
• ·A drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·The stock market experienced strong growth due to positive economic news
• ·The city implemented a new parking app that lets users find and pay for parking spots easily
• ·Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·A popular clothing brand collaborated with a famous athlete to create a line of activewear