A library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

Community hosts festival with live music and local food vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive yearStudy shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryA coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsA taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides

A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the countryA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

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• ·Local school board approves budget for new science labs and sports facilities
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scams
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter punishments for illegal hunting
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·Local hospitals started offering free health screenings for people at risk of diabetes
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to plant 500 trees in local parks over the next year
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions better
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology