A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units

A major airline offered 50% off flights for families traveling with children under 12Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of

The school district launched an anti-bullying program that teaches students empathy and respectResearchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young childrenThe government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products

A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costsDoctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years

The community organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of trash and plastic

A new study showed that meditating for 10 minutes a day improves focus at workPolice arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme

The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern regionHigh school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services

A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penaltiesMedical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women

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• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills to customers who bring their own reusable mugs
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League team
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to give free books to children in homeless shelters
• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floods
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history
• ·Theater shows classic movie with live commentary from film expert
• ·A farm started selling fresh herbs and spices at a local farmers market
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·A popular author announced they will release a collection of short stories next winter