A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders, regardless of the purchase amount.

The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missionsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman EmpireCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close earlyThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research

A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwideJuice bar uses organic fruits to make cold pressed juices

Animal shelter partners with pet stores for adoption eventsNewspaper reports on growth of remote work in local tech sector

Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar systemRunning club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter

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• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversaries
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents
• ·A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to register to vote before the deadline
• ·A famous author won a national book award for their latest novel about World War II
• ·Scientists found that birds are changing their migration patterns due to rising global temperatures
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will use 100% recycled fabric in its new collection
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for creating and sharing photo reels
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments