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 Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season 
A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast 
  
A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisineWeather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest regionA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats 
  
The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 yearsA charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India 
  
Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals 
The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schoolsThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy 
A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime eventsResearchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities 
The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from householdsA famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year  |