A clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next seasonWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout linesSurvey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children

Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grainsScientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years ago

Public library partners with local schools to provide after school tutoring

Tennis star wins grand slam tournament for the third time in careerA study showed that 30% of workers experience burnout due to long hours and high stress

A protest against educational inequality demanded more funding for schools in poor neighborhoodsA city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers

A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schoolsA new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society

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• ·A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flour
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in high school students
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of five from a burning apartment building in the early morning
• ·A research team developed a new method to purify water more efficiently
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 8,000 pounds of non-perishable food
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outside daily can reduce symptoms of anxiety
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·Yoga studio offers restorative yoga classes for people with chronic pain