A bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons and detention centers

A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languagesScientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods

The transportation department began repairing potholes on major roads to improve driving conditionsA fashion brand announced it would stop using fur in its clothing lines to promote animal welfareA hospital launched a new program to help patients quit smoking with counseling and medication

A community organized a charity run to raise money for a local children’s hospitalA tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a foldable screen next year

Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region

A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordinationA local market started selling fresh produce directly from nearby farms

Weather forecasters warned of a cold front approaching the northern regionA team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment

The stock market received a boost from positive news about global tradeA charity organization built shelters for homeless families in urban areas

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• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·Two neighboring nations signed a historic peace deal after four years of diplomatic talks
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges
• ·A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track and reduce their household energy consumption
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·A tech firm announced a partnership with a school district to provide coding workshops
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·A farm began selling honey from its own beehives to local stores and farmers markets
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to local farm
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·Scientists at a leading university developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using breath samples