Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levelsThe postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume

Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhoodThe government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyAn airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·A charity organization raised millions of dollars to help homeless families
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that quickly became the top-selling game on its platform
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travel
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several mountain roads due to snow
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly and longer-lasting
• ·Researchers at a university found that listening to classical music can improve focus and productivity in students during study sessions.
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·Renewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early