Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking waterThe postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areasA celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast

Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergiesA city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups

The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for citiesA drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying agingA community center offered free English classes for immigrant families

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• ·Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers
• ·A research team found a way to reduce the cost of renewable energy production
• ·A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship wins
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areas
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners on weekends
• ·A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.
• ·A team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic border agreement after three years of diplomatic talks
• ·A new ballet production based on a classic novel premiered at the national theater
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·A library added a new section dedicated to graphic novels and comic books