A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes

The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday seasonA celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisineResearchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills

A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plasticA cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

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• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal areas forced the evacuation of over 300 residents from low-lying homes
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install energy-efficient windows
• ·The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of shoes made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A tech startup raised $2 million in funding to develop its new AI-powered productivity tool
• ·The WHO released guidelines for workplaces to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations
• ·The government announced a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding
• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey and bee products
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores