Scientists develop rapid test for detecting COVID-19 variants

Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredientsPhysicists make breakthrough in understanding dark matter

Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across stateStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adultsFurniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materials

Library offers free access to online language learning toolsSkateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider

Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesVolunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project

A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwideLocal schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter

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• ·Weather forecasters warned of severe storms expected to hit the coastal areas
• ·Florist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for seniors learning to use smartphones
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournament
• ·A new survey found 65% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·A community launched a recycling program that diverts 60% of waste from landfills
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content