An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology

The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical coursesA popular social media platform added new privacy features to protect user information

The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city centerScientists discovered that lack of sleep will affect people's work efficiencyThe city hosted an international conference on climate change

A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-booksLocal farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic food

The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats

A tech startup launched a new app that helps people manage their daily schedulesRadio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrations

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• ·A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in children
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry in a tomb in Egypt
• ·Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programs
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·Farmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·The city started a program to reduce littering in public places
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help fight a cholera outbreak in a developing country
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit