Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy

A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizesA tech company released a new laptop that is thinner lighter and faster than previous models

A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roadsA study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21

A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidaysA local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat almond and soy milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones

The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutesA fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

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• ·A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·Scientists developed a new way to recycle plastic waste into useful materials
• ·A luxury hotel chain decided to replace all single-use plastic bottles with glass containers
• ·The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessible
• ·A severe drought in the western states has led to water restrictions for residents and farmers, with no relief expected until winter.
• ·Research indicates that walking barefoot on grass improves mood
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest
• ·A sports league changed its playoff format to include more teams
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease