Students organized a fundraiser that raised $18000 for a local children’s hospital

The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce wasteA major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season

The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last yearA team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollutionLocal police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area

A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprintThe government announced plans to improve road safety measures

A popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday

Students attended a workshop on environmental conservationFashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles

Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percentFirefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic wasteOceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems

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• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlight
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives to meet the growing demand
• ·A new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A bookstore hosted an author signing event that attracted over 300 fans