The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medicationA community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospital

A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery lifeHot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks

A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time

The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schoolsResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans

School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sportsChemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

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• ·A farm stand began accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible to low-income shoppers
• ·A powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in the Amazon River
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of spinach may lower the risk of heart disease by 23%
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhood
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event with local poets
• ·The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·University researchers develop new method to convert agricultural waste into biofuel
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·A severe storm struck the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal community evacuations
• ·A massive wildfire in the western region destroyed over 10,000 acres of forest forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate