A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adultsCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles

Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winterPodcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

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• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A university organized a seminar on entrepreneurship for students
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for seniors learning to use smartphones
• ·A new high-speed train service opened connecting two major cities in 90 minutes
• ·Clothing brand releases limited edition line made from recycled fishing nets
• ·A tech company unveiled a new augmented reality tool for classroom learning
• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team.
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resources
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A hockey team announced a new coach to replace the outgoing coach who led the team for 10 years