Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications

The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safetyA famous fashion designer launched a new line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic

Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosisThe city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employmentA new study showed that drinking black tea regularly can lower cholesterol levels

The government increased funding for research into treatments for Alzheimer's diseaseA major sports league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season

Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples

The school district announced it will offer free after-school tutoring for students struggling in mathA fashion brand launched a new line of activewear for women

A city installed more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centersA research team studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development

A bookstore offered a subscription service where customers receive a new book every monthA farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers

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• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·Scientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds
• ·A university started a new graduate program in business administration
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users reserve spots in advance
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 15 regional radio stations
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Local restaurants offered takeout and delivery services to support community members
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical care to patients in a remote village
• ·A charity raised money to provide scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikes
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist