Police department launches campaign against distracted driving

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employmentAn airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers

A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniorsThe government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 supportA bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600

Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quicklyThe transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create athletic wear for women

A hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinicStudy finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent

Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this monthCoffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste

Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel

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• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·Bakery makes low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is both sustainable and durable
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood
• ·Automotive company recalls 40,000 pickup trucks over faulty steering components
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·The stock market saw a small decline after reports of slower economic growth in the quarter
• ·A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week
• ·A local fire department responded to a chemical spill at a factory, evacuating nearby residents as a precaution.