The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressureThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its libraryPolice used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerStudy reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

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• ·A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s diversity on a downtown wall
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A protest against educational inequality demanded more funding for schools in poor neighborhoods
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flower decorations
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers struggling with crop losses
• ·Local cafes reported a 40% increase in customers during morning hours due to new breakfast menus
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average in most regions
• ·A local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more than 50 stations across the city
• ·The government planned to improve healthcare services in rural areas