An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade

A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown areaScientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal villageA study revealed that students who participate in sports teams have better time-management skills

The government passed new regulations to prevent false advertising of health productsA museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist

A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers

A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samplesA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

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• ·Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·The national park service announced plans to repair hiking trails damaged by last year’s storms
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·Doctors recommended more exercise to improve overall health
• ·A famous actor announced their retirement from the entertainment industry after a 40-year career.
• ·A charity raised $200,000 to build a new community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic for exotic pets
• ·A powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A city launched a campaign to promote local businesses
• ·A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest book
• ·A study found that seniors who own pets have lower rates of depression and loneliness
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strains
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones