The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.

A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system functionThe city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists

Scientists identified a new species of plant with potential medicinal propertiesThe government announced plans to invest in improving public schoolsA tech company donated software to local non profit organizations

Researchers found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehensionThe police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members

A major bookstore announced plans to offer more digital books and audiobooks

Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illnessA construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time

A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectivesA small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly cleaning supplies

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus

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• ·A musician’s new album received four-star reviews from major music publications
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry in a tomb in Egypt
• ·City council votes to increase funding for public transportation
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 15 different countries
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·A leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewers
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep sea fish living near hydrothermal vents
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve communication
• ·Cycling race draws 1,500 participants for 75-mile ride through countryside