The local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds

A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for disaster reliefThe city’s public library added more online resources for students learning from home

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hoursWeather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduledA team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient

The stock market fluctuated due to uncertainty about government economic policiesA charity raised funds to provide scholarships for students studying environmental science

Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion

The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtimeA sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship

Researchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical conditionLocal businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season

The government introduced new laws to protect the environmentA popular singer announced a world tour starting in June

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• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public swimming pool in the eastern neighborhood
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 24 countries within 24 hours
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood pressure at home
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to food banks
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help struggling readers
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant to improve water quality
• ·Doctors discovered a new treatment for allergies with fewer side effects
• ·A bakery began selling its products at a local farmers market which doubled its weekly revenue
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·Local artists organized a community art project to decorate abandoned buildings
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season