The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressureThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its libraryPolice used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerStudy reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

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• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·The stock market dropped 1.5% after a leading tech company reported lower-than-expected sales
• ·Researchers published a study showing that dark chocolate may improve heart health
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast
• ·Community center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income families
• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling
• ·A new art gallery opened in the downtown area featuring contemporary art
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends
• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners
• ·A high school football team won the state championship for the first time in 20 years with a 21-14 victory