The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual saleResearchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood

The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday seasonA luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficientDoctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesity

The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after darkA new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors

The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures

A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needlesThe government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices

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• ·Researchers discovered that eating dark chocolate daily may improve brain function in adults
• ·A city installed more traffic lights in busy intersections
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a dramatic putt on the 18th hole
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usual
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances
• ·A gym added new weight training equipment
• ·Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·A sports league announced it would expand to include two new teams starting next season