A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician with national followingBiologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focusCoffee shop roasts beans in small batches

Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelterThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

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• ·A musician released a new album that topped the streaming charts within 48 hours of its release
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medication
• ·The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communities
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes to help owners teach their pets basic commands
• ·A famous singer performed a benefit concert to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older models
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A bookstore started donating books to local prisons
• ·A musician’s new album received four-star reviews from major music publications
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal city
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumonia
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery