A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators

A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readersScientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothingA musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts

A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community

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• ·A new study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels in adults
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its streaming service that allows offline viewing
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·Floods in the river basin damaged hundreds of homes and disrupted local transportation
• ·The government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a foreign country
• ·A new study indicated that owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·The city’s public library added more digital resources for remote learning
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s history
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to schedule rides up to 7 days in advance
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home