Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

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

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in coastal towns
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans
• ·A city installed more public restrooms in parks and downtown areas
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy
• ·A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in class
• ·A severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuel
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·A team of archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area, dating back over 2,000 years.
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plants
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A professional golfer won their first major championship, defeating the world’s number one player in a dramatic final round.