A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities

A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscapingThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging

A community center offered free English classes for immigrant families

A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section in all locationsA major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors

A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 25% in city centersLocal police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events

A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areasA tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter

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• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances music and food from different countries
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens
• ·A farm participated in a local farmers market to sell fresh fruits and vegetables
• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon
• ·Archaeologists uncover ruins of ancient temple in Southeast Asia
• ·Farmers association reports successful harvest thanks to mild summer weather
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone temple in a jungle region dating back 2500 years
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class
• ·A new study indicated that gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder affecting children
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices