The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year

The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff formatA tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage finances

The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practicesA new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big catsResearchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations

Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technologyA popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients

The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood

Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal propertiesA major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all stores

A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competitionA tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels

Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this seasonA city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safety

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• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for women
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly produce boxes
• ·A construction project to renovate a old library began
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop a new type of battery for renewable energy storage
• ·Researchers found that drinking water regularly boosts energy levels
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect workers’ rights
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension in young adults
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown