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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• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones
• ·A new app launched to help users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare disease
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship
• ·A tech startup developed a new device that monitors the quality of drinking water at home
• ·A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphones
• ·Study shows that adding ginger to meals helps with digestion issues
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·Scientists observed unusual activity on a distant planet
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·A famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world