A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults

A music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservationThe city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while drivingScientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean

A charity organization started a program to provide free tutoring to students from underserved schools

The national ballet company announced its upcoming season will feature a new production of a classic taleA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas

A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programsA software company provided free technical support to its customers

A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air qualityA charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families

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• ·Scientists developed a new type of vaccine for a common illness
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of a seasonal respiratory illness
• ·A pet store started offering puppy training classes for new dog owners
• ·A city added more bike repair stations in parks and near bike lanes
• ·The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data
• ·A famous musician announced a world tour with concerts in 45 cities across six continents
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread damage to fishing villages and coastal towns
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per charge
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·Local hospitals started offering free health screenings for people at risk of diabetes
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources
• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign to vaccinate children in developing countries against measles and rubella.
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single charge