Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energyA large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime events

Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilitiesThe city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from households

A famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year

Doctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacksThe space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons

Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life

A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutesA library added new digital tools for students to access research databases

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• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growth
• ·A team of engineers built a prototype of a flying car, which successfully completed its first test flight.
• ·A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life
• ·A major tech company revealed its latest smartphone model with advanced features
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·A major airline planned to add more flights to tourist destinations
• ·Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic waste
• ·A new community health clinic opened its doors to provide free medical care to low-income families
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression
• ·City council votes to increase funding for public transportation
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on the moon to collect soil samples