A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections

A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community centerThe stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy

A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutesLocal schools started using compost bins to teach students about waste reduction

The national rugby team hired a new assistant coach with experience in youth developmentA tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments

The government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems

A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic PeninsulaThe community center hosted a job fair for local residents

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste

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• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users track their food waste at home
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play by a local playwright
• ·A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area
• ·A taxi company offered discounted rates for students with a valid school ID
• ·A bakery started making custom cookies for corporate events and parties
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes
• ·Scientists identified a protein that helps the body fight off viral infections like the flu
• ·Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Researchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance