A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan

A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous modelsA farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs

A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in EuropeA airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroomA charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods

A university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communitiesA bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selections

A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes

A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wearA small business owner started selling their products at a national trade show to reach a wider audience

A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and support local artistsA scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce

A pet store started offering "pet training classes" to help owners teach their pets basic commandsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen and interact with the chef

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• ·A retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days
• ·The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·A school added a new course on coding to prepare students for careers in technology
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children.
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in local cuisine
• ·A new hotel chain offered affordable accommodation for budget travelers
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·The national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries in response to customer demand
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families