Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution

Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasiveThe community center offered free tutoring for students

A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weightThe national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areasScientists developed a new way to store renewable energy

The city implemented a program to recycle electronic wasteA major airline planned to add more flights to tourist destinations

Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly

The government planned to build more bike-sharing stations in the cityA severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns

The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five yearsA popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring

Researchers found that daily consumption of berries can reduce the risk of age-related vision lossThe national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1

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• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in busy professionals
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·A hospital announced plans to expand its pediatric department with 30 new beds
• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·A new drug was approved by
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly is good for brain development in children
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlife
• ·A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of dolphin in the Indian Ocean
• ·Opera company performs new production of well known classic
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months
• ·Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers