The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime

Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility by 40% in arthritis patientsThe public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who carpool to stations

A clothing brand announced it will recycle old t-shirts into new accessoriesA car accident in a parking garage resulted in minor injuries for three peopleA study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access college prep courses

The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Saturn’s ringsLocal businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14

The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps

A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 1.5 minutesThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality

A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%

The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parksA hotel chain offered discounts to travelers who book stays during off-peak seasons

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• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·Biologists discover new method to protect bees from harmful pesticides
• ·A new vegan restaurant opened in the city center offering plant-based versions of classic dishes
• ·A research team made a breakthrough in finding a cure for a common virus
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest
• ·A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safety
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different viruses
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·A new report showed endangered species numbers dropped by 10% over five years due to conservation
• ·A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissions