A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia

The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areasScientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species

Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental scienceA severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state

Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support lifeThe city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation

A famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

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• ·A severe flood in the river valley destroyed several bridges and roads, cutting off access to three small towns.
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·A film director announced plans to adapt a famous novel into a movie
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spaces
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·The World Bank approved a $650 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural healthcare clinics
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea trench off the coast of Japan
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for documentaries
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily
• ·A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors