Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetesCandle company supports reforestation with each sale

Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community membersTV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awardsResearch finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression

Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alivePark officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife

Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms

Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patternsResearchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in children

The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next yearA popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos

Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy daysThe local museum added interactive exhibits where visitors can touch and test historical tools

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• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversaries
• ·A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s library
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local rivers
• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·Ambulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients
• ·A city added more bike racks
• ·Police seized $50000 worth of counterfeit goods in a raid on a downtown market
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending