A tech company donated to an education charity

Scientists found that spending time in parks can reduce blood pressureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste

A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artistA local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competitionEngineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes

The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills

Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person

A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollutionLocal police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchisesThe national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

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• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A discount store announced it will open 32 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·A tech startup raised $4 million in funding to develop its AI language learning tool
• ·Scientists identified a new species of plant with potential medicinal properties
• ·A famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·The city council approved a new housing development project
• ·A library added books in 10 different languages to support immigrant families
• ·A airline added new in flight snacks and beverages
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 60000 residents in the eastern region
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific Ocean destroyed over 200 homes and damaged a local port
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to nationals
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12