The city council approved funds to repair potholes on major roads across the downtown area

A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy productionA famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller

A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuriesA tech startup raised $140 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industryLocal residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

A major sports league announced it will add three new teams starting from the 2026 seasonA study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 36% compared to a meat-heavy diet

The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses

A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025A pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program

A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through gamesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

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• ·A hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adults
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·A construction company used solar power for equipment
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism and energy levels
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·Research indicates that walking barefoot on grass improves mood