Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skillsThe government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheatEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5

The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown areaLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experienceA tech startup raised millions in funding to develop AI-powered healthcare tools

The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinatedA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

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• ·Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patients
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attention
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a nurse during World War I
• ·The government invested $2 billion in solar energy projects across the western states
• ·A popular music festival canceled its upcoming event due to concerns about public safety amid rising crime rates.
• ·A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homes
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners