Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter

Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countriesStudy shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults

Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flourPolice department launches campaign against distracted drivingOpera house stages new production of "La Traviata" with modern costumes

Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlersToy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kids

Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants

Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patientsScientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions

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• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final match
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area
• ·Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the river
• ·A study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adults
• ·The national soccer team won its first World Cup match defeating the defending champion 2-1
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users plan routes in advance
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves leadership skills in teens
• ·A local school won a national award for its innovative environmental education program
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new species of fish in the Pacific Ocean
• ·Engineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%
• ·A survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination