Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high windsCollege students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water

A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewardsMedical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strainsThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models

A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rightsA study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuateThe United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste

A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile raceA public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents

Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levelsThe city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles

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• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·Research indicates that sunlight helps body produce essential vitamin D
• ·The national railway service announced it would be upgrading its trains to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera
• ·The city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle the growing number of patients seeking urgent medical care.
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous model