A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them

A tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individualsA local farm started selling "subscription boxes" of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes

A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad barA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social mediaA hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests

A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stationsA grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste

A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode featureThe government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging

A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local farmers for home deliveryResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in busy professionals

A famous singer performed a benefit concert to raise money for disaster relief effortsThe city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users

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• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author signing event with a best-selling writer
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxiety
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open locations in several Asian countries
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 550000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·Engineers designed a new bridge that can withstand severe weather conditions
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery
• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year