Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·A research study showed that listening to classical music can improve focus in students
• ·A city announced it will install 50 new electric vehicle charging stations downtown
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·Researchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste