A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast

Travel magazine lists top eco-friendly travel destinationsResearch finds that board games improve social skills in shy children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm seasonBook club discusses novel about social justice issues

Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cityGolf tournament raises funds for after-school programs

Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors

Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and IndiaA study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms

A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next monthThe national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team

Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after seven days of intensive effortsA new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 12% in the past year with more time spent outdoors

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• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·A large-scale wildfire in the western region was contained after five days of efforts by hundreds of firefighters.
• ·Local farmers reported higher crop yields this season thanks to a new irrigation system
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle the growing number of patients seeking urgent medical care.
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making beeswax candles at home
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program to encourage more people to cycle instead of driving, reducing traffic and pollution.
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museum
• ·A hotel started offering workcation packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers