The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt

A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on space explorationResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projectsA small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boaters

A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolismThe postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume

Volunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris

A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produce

The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countriesA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients

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• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices
• ·A popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·Hospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users buy tickets online
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners and advanced users
• ·The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils
• ·The public transit system added 35 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with potential medicinal value
• ·Researchers found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%.
• ·Opera house stages modern adaptation of classic opera with digital sets
• ·A global tech company said it will invest $3 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030
• ·An airline announced it would add more in-flight entertainment options for passengers