A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and free coffee for guests

A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruitResearchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes

The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hoursA new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contenderA study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating

A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucksAn airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions

Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly

The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online storesA local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border securityA chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks

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• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Toy company releases new range of educational games for kids
• ·A software company launched a free version of its app to attract new users
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 5,000 pounds of food for local food banks
• ·A research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxiety
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·A well-known artist’s latest exhibition opened to positive reviews drawing over 12000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·Local police organized a community safety workshop for residents
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint