A community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglariesScientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting

Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town squareThe university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollutionA strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties

Researchers detected signs of liquid water beneath the surface of a distant moonThe city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods

A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event

Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this yearA charity organization launched a campaign to collect school supplies for children in war zones

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates

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• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%
• ·Golf tournament raises money for local youth mentorship program
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with award winning actor
• ·The city announced plans to repair 25 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental health
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·A cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languages
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science
• ·A charity organization built a new community center
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·A clothing brand announced it will recycle old jeans into new products
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer