Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school seasonA clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuseA car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilitiesThe space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life

Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safetyA fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans

A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica

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• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states
• ·A charity organization sent food and supplies to communities affected by a flood
• ·A study found that reading to young children improves their language development
• ·Fitness center adds new cycling studio with virtual reality rides
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that shortens recovery time
• ·The national volleyball team qualified for the Olympic Games
• ·A bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season
• ·A taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep
• ·The national hockey team announced its new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A construction company renovated an old theater
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities