Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisine
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·The city announced plans to repave 60 miles of roads and fix potholes
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·A pet groomer opened a second location after their first shop had a 60% increase in bookings
• ·A major smartphone brand announced a new model with a built-in solar charging feature
• ·Florist offers special arrangements for upcoming holiday celebrations
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·The transportation ministry announced it would be introducing new safety measures for public transit, including more security cameras and staff training.
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $620 million in research and development to create new AI technologies
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby gorilla born as part of its conservation program
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefs
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following