Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking waterThe postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areasA celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast

Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergiesA city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups

The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for citiesA 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 community center offered free English classes for immigrant families

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• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners collect water for gardening
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel and used in car manufacturing
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·Scientists collaborate with international teams to study global climate patterns
• ·The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·A new study revealed that getting enough exercise can improve mood and energy levels
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs
• ·A basketball team won the national title for the third year in a row after a dramatic overtime victory
• ·Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services
• ·The city council approved a $150 million project to upgrade public transportation systems
• ·A famous actor announced they would star in a biopic about a legendary civil rights activist