Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.

The police department launched a new program to combat cyberbullying among teenagersScientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs

Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new research partnership with a leading tech company to study AI ethicsA powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest

Researchers detected a new planet in the same solar system as a potentially habitable worldThe city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels

A well-known actress announced she will produce and star in a new TV series about women's history

Doctors advised people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors during a recent air quality alertDoctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements

The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and familiesA new study showed that meeting friends regularly reduces stress and improves mental health

The national park service announced plans to repair hiking trails damaged by last year’s stormsA major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination

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• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·Geologists predict increased seismic activity in volcanic region over next year
• ·A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartments
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years
• ·Local vineyards reported their best harvest in a decade due to ideal summer weather conditions
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·A pet store started offering grooming services for dogs and cats
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·The city council announced plans to reduce air pollution levels
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 50% more efficient than current models.