A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

Firefighters rescue several cats from burning apartment buildingCoffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter

Oceanographers discover new species of deep sea fish in Mariana TrenchBookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s authorResearch shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adults

Car manufacturer unveils hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with zero emissionsVolunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood

Radio station adds new program focused on local music and artists

Chemists develop new paint that cleans air pollutants when exposed to sunlightA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram

A hotel added a "fitness center" with cardio machines and free weights for guestsA musician released a new album that was reviewed positively by a national music magazine

A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office buildingA study showed that spending time with friends can improve mental health and reduce stress

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• ·A soccer league expanded to include two new teams starting next season
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·City officials approved a proposal to build more affordable housing units in downtown neighborhoods
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A city installed 40 new electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots around the city
• ·Doctors advised people to get vaccinated ahead of flu season
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours
• ·A theater company announced a new production of a classic play with a modern adaptation
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy technology
• ·Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel