The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food prices

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower costThe school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students

Scientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rateThe city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about fire prevention in wilderness areasNewspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to organic farming

Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probeCross country team wins state championship with record breaking time

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• ·A toy company released a new line of building sets designed to teach kids about engineering
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of Africa
• ·A study found that children who read for at least 30 minutes a day perform better in school and have stronger language skills.
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·Local businesses participated in a trade fair to showcase their products
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collection
• ·The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses
• ·Fire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuels
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area