A popular online retailer offered free shipping on all orders during its annual sale

Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families in a community service projectA singer released a new single that topped music charts in 10 countries

Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance camerasEngineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter

A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted pricesA study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government officesVideo game company announces release of new adventure game next quarter

Research shows that art therapy helps children cope with traumaHardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners

Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserveFreelance platform adds new category for video editing services

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• ·A school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks
• ·The school district announced plans to replace old school buses with electric vehicles
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·A tech company partnered with a nonprofit organization to provide free technology to low-income families
• ·A new survey found that 72% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·A tech company updated its software to fix bugs and improve performance
• ·A local sports team won the national championship for the first time in its history, sparking celebrations across the city.
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversaries
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout history
• ·A community center hosted a free yoga class every Saturday, drawing 50+ attendees each session
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres
• ·A famous author announced the release of their highly anticipated new novel, which will hit bookstores in December.
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants