The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causesResearchers found that hiking in mountainous areas improves cardiovascular health

Local hospitals started offering free health screenings for people at risk of diabetesThe national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a roverA popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menu

Scientists invented a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building windowsThe school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12

A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers

Local artists collaborated to create a large mural celebrating the city's cultural diversityA university started a new program in graphic design and digital media

A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop for aspiring authorsA city council discussed plans to make public transit more accessible for people with disabilities

A clothing brand started a take back program where customers can return old clothes for store creditA hospital started a pain management program for patients with chronic conditions

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• ·Photography exhibit highlighting urban street art opens in city center
• ·A new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressure
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milk
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·A tech company launched a new laptop with a longer battery life and faster processing
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A local newspaper printed a local history section
• ·The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year
• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A school started a robotics summer camp to teach students about coding and engineering
• ·A charity started a meal delivery program for elderly residents who are homebound
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for low-income residents