The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown

The military announced it will host a public air show at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports

A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitelyLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for 5000 families monthlyThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country

A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locationsResearchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing

The mayor announced a plan to build 9000 affordable housing units over the next five years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastics in rooms with eco-friendly alternativesResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations

Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe

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• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A tech startup secured significant investment to develop its innovative product
• ·A tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage finances
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 12 injured birds after a severe storm
• ·A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors
• ·A hurricane caused extensive damage to homes and businesses along the Gulf Coast
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s promotional materials
• ·A local bookstore offered a subscription service for monthly book deliveries
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030