Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank

The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered bird speciesA cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 15 minutes

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels by 20% in anemic patientsThe city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areas

A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate variabilityA severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 250 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methods

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficientlyPharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients

Fashion designer collaborates with indigenous artists to create new collectionStudy finds that working in teams increases creativity in workplace projects

Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment buildingCoffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter

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• ·A hospital purchased a new CT scanner to improve diagnostic speed and accuracy
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game
• ·The police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A construction company used sustainable building materials for a new office complex
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·A construction project to build a new bridge over a river began
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists
• ·The school district launched a program to support students with learning difficulties
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms