A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price

Researchers studied the impact of air pollution on lung health in childrenLocal police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spiceThe city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbsScientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest

A legendary singer announced a comeback tour after 15 years of retirementThe country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter

A hospital opened a new emergency department with state-of-the-art equipment

Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skillsA government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for unemployment benefits

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users find local volunteer opportunitiesA local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows

A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle schoolsA coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with pumpkin and spices

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• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A university research team found that regular meditation can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling with children
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animals
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutes
• ·A research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on tests
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·A university organized a seminar on entrepreneurship for students
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system