The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep

A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community membersScientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life

A local basketball team won the national championship after a thrilling overtime victoryA study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterolThe transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety

A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceansA hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment

Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica

The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutionsThe government announced a new $300 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent economic changes

Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materialsA major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system

Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flightsInternational aid groups sent medical supplies and food to a region hit by a severe earthquake

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• ·A school district started a mentorship program where high school students tutor elementary school students
• ·A team of scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life.
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents, teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires.
• ·The government released data showing economic growth of 3% in the last quarter
• ·Researchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and mood
• ·A severe storm hit the east coast overnight, causing power outages for over 100,000 residents and closing several major highways.
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areas
• ·A vineyard started offering wine tasting tours with a focus on sustainable farming practices
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief
• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals