A school district added after-school programs

Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniquesTech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time

International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novelsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

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• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites
• ·The community organized a beach cleanup that collected over 2 tons of trash
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·A government program provided $50,000 grants to 20 small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination
• ·Researchers found that reading mystery novels improves problem-solving skills
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds improves focus during work tasks
• ·Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight entertainment options including new movies and games
• ·The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·A farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needs
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition