A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for patrons who can’t visit in person

The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubsA museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketEngineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a regionThe postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers

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 dioxide

A 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 travelersThe national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports

A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amountA study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation

A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to firesA tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million

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• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A community center offered free fitness classes to help residents stay healthy
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development
• ·The city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight services to improve passenger experience
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Farmers are using drones to monitor their crops more efficiently
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones
• ·A local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $600 million in research and development to create new AI technologies
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·The transportation department began repaving major highways to fix potholes
• ·A community launched a recycling program that diverts 60% of waste from landfills
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises