A new species of plant was discovered in a tropical rainforest

Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuriesPolice department launches app for reporting traffic accidents and road hazards

Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilitiesResearch shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent

Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area

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• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 100 abandoned pets during a winter storm, appealing for foster homes.
• ·Researchers published a study showing that regular exercise can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 30%.
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after 12 days of firefighting
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric pickup truck with towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·Basketball team wins conference championship with last-second shot
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of Africa
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging water pipelines in rural communities
• ·A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games