The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in Rome

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity gameA tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses damaged by a tornadoA local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers

Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s diseaseThe government increased funding for public housing projects to address the housing shortage

A museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 yearsA local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries in response to customer demand

Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural useThe postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders

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• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A golfer set a new course record during a professional tournament
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence
• ·A bakery used social media to promote its products and saw a 50% increase in online orders
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·The government introduced a new tax incentive for companies that invest in renewable energy projects
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·The national ballet company performed a new production to critical acclaim
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to low-income families
• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to science museum
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models