Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health and reduce allergies
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venue
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan funding roads bridges and airports
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A city banned smoking in outdoor dining areas of restaurants
• ·A charity organized a beach cleanup
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities
• ·The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting to address the escalating conflict in the Middle East
• ·The public transit system added 30 new wheelchair-accessible trains to its fleet
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment method for a rare medical condition
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a foldable screen next year