Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell agingA community center offered free language classes for refugee families

A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section by 50% in all locationsResearchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in Rome

A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businessesA streaming service added a collection of documentaries about wildlife conservation

Police used drone technology to locate a missing child in a national park

The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zeroScientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes

Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic wasteThe national soccer league announced it will expand to include three new teams

A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accountsThe government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banks

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• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new menu item made with locally sourced ingredients
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a longer battery life
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles
• ·A community organized a charity run to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can cause respiratory problems in young children
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park
• ·Economists predicted a steady increase in the country’s GDP this quarter
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·A new study showed that meeting friends regularly reduces stress and improves mental health
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new healthcare clinics in rural areas of a developing country
• ·A hotel started offering eco-friendly stays with reduced water usage and recycling programs for guests