The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

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 energy

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• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles online that shipped to 30 states
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·A charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for arthritis to reduce pain
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department
• ·A bookstore read to kids at daycares
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset designed for educational purposes
• ·Students participated in a competition to design sustainable products
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oils