The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations

Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsStudy reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent

Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruitsSheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season

Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompanimentResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

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• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for video editing services
• ·A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitally
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·A popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·Book publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author
• ·A software company launched a new customer service tool that uses AI to answer common questions
• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets
• ·An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countries
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide