The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year

The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologiesA bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature

Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different virusesThe railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuelLocal farmers reported a 28% increase in corn yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds

A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adultsThe national space agency tested a new parachute system for future Mars landings

A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025The city council approved a $90 million project to repair aging water pipelines

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• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A grocery store added self-checkout lanes to reduce wait times for customers
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts plastic film and packaging
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Engineers designed a new bridge that can withstand severe weather conditions
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat skin conditions naturally
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.6 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 46% by 2030
• ·A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methods
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·Major hotel chain commits to eliminating single use plastics in all locations by 2026
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Researchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope