The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·A social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen time
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest region
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter
• ·Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition line
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 200 affordable housing units
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled denim and organic cotton
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for seniors learning to use smartphones
• ·A car accident in a parking lot resulted in minor injuries for two people
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to conduct research
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations