A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tabletsA farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous model

A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and familyA restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks

A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation by 15% next year

A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sampleTheater shows classic film with live musical accompaniment

Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kidsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips

Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollutionSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs

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• ·The government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging
• ·Community organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·A new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakers
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services to meet customer demand during busy times
• ·A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical event
• ·The government announced a new policy to support small businesses
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits to make healthy lunches more convenient
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·TV show wins best drama award at industry ceremony
• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit