A charity organization raised millions of dollars to help homeless families

Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spreadA study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cupsThe city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood

Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities

A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying agingA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months

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• ·Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between meals
• ·Local police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with friends can boost happiness and well-being
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to promote childhood vaccination
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next year
• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·A construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair with local authors
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing to attract more members
• ·Scientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation
• ·The stock market experienced a slight increase following positive economic reports
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a nurse during World War I
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces