The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt

A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on space explorationResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projectsA small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boaters

A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolismThe postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume

Volunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris

A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produce

The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countriesA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients

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• ·The government announced a new program to support small-scale farmers with subsidies
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city
• ·A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station
• ·Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping center
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after dark
• ·A skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisher
• ·A local bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale
• ·A bakery used locally sourced fruit to make its pies and tarts
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early
• ·Major retailers announced plans to extend holiday sales to meet high consumer demand
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 18 classrooms