A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywordsAn energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bondsThe government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hour

A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models

The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next monthNewspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms

Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state championship meet

Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skillsBakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers

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• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·A snowstorm led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the country
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·Local hospitals introduced online appointment services to make it easier for patients
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·A local fire department responded to a chemical spill at a factory, evacuating nearby residents as a precaution.
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes made from plants to color its fabrics
• ·A professional cyclist won a prestigious race setting a new course record
• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Movie theater offers family-friendly matinees with discounted tickets
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal yoga classes for expectant mothers
• ·A well-known artist’s latest exhibition opened to positive reviews drawing over 12000 visitors on its first weekend