The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food pricesA charity launched a program to teach digital skills to senior citizens

Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areasThe city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hoursResearchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewers

A tech company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its software

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floodsThe city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost

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• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients in rural areas
• ·A bakery started selling custom cupcakes with personalized designs for birthdays and events
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areas
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder affecting children
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·A new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A city launched a bike sharing program to reduce traffic congestion
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy solutions