A new study showed that exposure to sunlight during the day helps regulate sleep

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazasA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needlesA severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practicesScientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficiently

An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school studentsFurniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets

Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free downloadSkateboard park hosts competition with prizes for best tricks

Research indicates that 8 hours of sleep improves memory retentionJuice bar uses organic fruits to make cold pressed juices

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• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levels
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award
• ·A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation, adding 5 new bus routes and extending service hours
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old jeans into new products
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil War
• ·A local fire department responded to a chemical spill at a factory, evacuating nearby residents as a precaution.
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event, finding homes for over 50 dogs and cats.