Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center, which includes a gym, library, and youth club.

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literatureResearchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses

The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next yearScientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel

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• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·A school started a environmental club to teach students about conservation
• ·A research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline-powered cars by 2035
• ·A new video streaming service launched with exclusive content
• ·An international organization donated medical supplies to countries facing shortages
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer miles for customers who book flights in advance
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the behavior of birds
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its clothing
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors