The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safe

The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small itemsA celebrity chef opened a casual dining restaurant focusing on comfort food with a gourmet twist

Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per yearA city implemented a new waste management system that sorts trash for recycling automaticallyA cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread flooding and power outages in coastal towns

A tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income studentsThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu

A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members

Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creaturesA team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest

Local police arrested a suspect in a major theft caseA new smartphone model with advanced camera features was released

The government introduced new laws to protect workers’ rightsA popular actress announced her return to the stage after a long break

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• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·A research team found evidence of water on a distant planet
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean plastic pollution from oceans
• ·Researchers found that daily consumption of berries can reduce the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by natural disasters
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 500 flights and closed government offices
• ·A vet clinic added a 24-hour emergency service to meet the needs of pet owners in the area
• ·A drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters that care for abandoned pets
• ·A new study indicated that exercise boosts the immune system