The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderAutomotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors

Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adultsFire department conducts free smoke detector installation in low-income neighborhoodsMusic festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release

City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurantsVeterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters

Train company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens

Research finds that family dinners improve academic performance in teensBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease

Community center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income familiesTennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort

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• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a final game overtime
• ·A new study indicated that exercise boosts the immune system
• ·A software company partnered with a nonprofit organization to donate software to schools in need
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A cultural heritage site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List recognizing its historical importance
• ·Power company offers rebates to customers who install solar panels
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights
• ·A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A city added more traffic lights
• ·A hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof