A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a regionThe postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders

A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the worldResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxideA city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors

The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support

A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenFire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas

Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social mediaGovernment approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood

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• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·School newsletter features student projects on environmental conservation
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A local high school’s debate team won the national championship after competing against 80 teams
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss global energy security
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest dinner where local chefs used garden produce to create a multi-course meal