Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.

The police department launched a new program to combat cyberbullying among teenagersScientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs

Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new research partnership with a leading tech company to study AI ethicsA powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest

Researchers detected a new planet in the same solar system as a potentially habitable worldThe city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels

A well-known actress announced she will produce and star in a new TV series about women's history

Doctors advised people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors during a recent air quality alertDoctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements

The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and familiesA new study showed that meeting friends regularly reduces stress and improves mental health

The national park service announced plans to repair hiking trails damaged by last year’s stormsA major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination

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• ·Community center offers free classes in computer skills for seniors
• ·The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A taxi company added 10 wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet
• ·A music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·A traditional cultural festival was held to celebrate the harvest season drawing crowds from across the region
• ·Pet store offers adoption events for rescue animals every Saturday
• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease
• ·A local café partnered with a local charity to donate a meal to a homeless person for every coffee sold
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension