Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdaysResearchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues

The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a floodThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries

Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star systemThe government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schoolsResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

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• ·Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser for local food bank
• ·A tech company introduced a new password manager app that helps users create and store secure passwords
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas
• ·A historical society restored an 18th-century mansion to serve as a local museum
• ·A bakery won a national award for its custom wedding cakes, known for intricate sugar flower designs
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season
• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·A study found that eating a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet.
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a nearby nature reserve
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserve
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect honeybees from deadly viruses