A local bookstore added a children’s play area to encourage families to spend more time browsing

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violatorsA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuelA famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature

Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekendsEngineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight

A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds

A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youthA city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclable

A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s diseaseA bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers

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• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of accessories
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in urban neighborhoods
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·A thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·Video game studio announces collaboration with famous comic book artist for new game
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders, regardless of the purchase amount.
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered water purification system for remote communities
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on sustainable catalysts
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local news and events
• ·A university research team studied the impact of social media on relationships