A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds

Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion schoolResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels

Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for petsCity holds parade to celebrate national holiday with local marching bandsOnline retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50

Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behaviorSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals

Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groupsPolice department launches campaign against distracted driving

Opera house stages new production of "La Traviata" with modern costumesResearch indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers

Toy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kidsPark rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants

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• ·The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income households
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition and qualified for the national tournament
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries to meet growing customer demand
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·A fire department hosted a smoke alarm installation day where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·A famous author released their first novel in five years
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on Mars to search for signs of ancient life
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advance
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy areas during weekends
• ·A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theater
• ·The city hosted an art auction to raise money for local charities
• ·A new study found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%