A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease

A musician’s new album topped the charts in 12 countries within its first week of releaseA city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood

Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patientsA retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 daysA severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilities

A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep nightly for optimal healthA local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training

Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutesThe national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting

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• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.
• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·The space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples
• ·The government introduced new regulations to improve food safety standards
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their stores
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability
• ·The government agreed to a $3 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund to stabilize its currency
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causes
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology
• ·A charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villages
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles