A popular fast-food chain announced it will add plant-based menu items to all its locations, responding to consumer demand for healthier options.

A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young childrenThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election

A popular online retailer expanded its product line to include eco friendly home goodsResearchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestockThe city council approved plans to build a new public library in the western neighborhood

Scientists found that certain types of music can help improve focus while studyingLocal restaurants reported an increase in takeout orders due to changing consumer habits

The national weather service issued a warning for extreme heat in the coming days

A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly peopleLocal schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability

A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean regionWeather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areas

A hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic wasteThe country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors

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• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·The police department seized a large amount of illegal drugs in a raid
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·A farmers market added a section for local beekeepers to sell honey and beeswax products
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50
• ·A new subway line opened in the city today, reducing commute times for over 50,000 daily riders by an average of 30 minutes.
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A small café started offering specialty coffee drinks made with rare and exotic beans
• ·Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·Scientists at a top research institute identified a new gene linked to improved immune function
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling