A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units

A major airline offered 50% off flights for families traveling with children under 12Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of

The school district launched an anti-bullying program that teaches students empathy and respectResearchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young childrenThe government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products

A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costsDoctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years

The community organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of trash and plastic

A new study showed that meditating for 10 minutes a day improves focus at workPolice arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme

The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern regionHigh school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services

A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penaltiesMedical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women

(责任编辑：漳州市)

• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage
• ·The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The central bank kept interest rates unchanged citing stable economic conditions
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A charity organization built shelters for homeless families in urban areas
• ·A university research team studied the impact of social media on relationships
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A library added a quiet study room for students preparing for exams