Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levelsThe postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume

Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhoodThe government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyAn airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Europe
• ·A major music festival announced its lineup for next summer, featuring some of the world’s top artists and bands.
• ·Researchers found that family meals help improve children’s eating habits
• ·A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend sale
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customers
• ·A charity raised funds to build a new school in a war-torn country
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread damage to fishing villages and coastal towns
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·A government program provided small businesses with grants to upgrade their online stores
• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutes
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early hours of the morning