A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this monthA historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction

Doctors advised people to get enough sleep for better healthA television show received high ratings for its season finale

The city introduced a bike lane network to encourage cycling

Researchers found that regular exercise improves memory in older adultsScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

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• ·A city implemented a new waste management system that sorts trash for recycling automatically
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animals
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for customers who buy clothes in store
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a sustainable textile company to create eco-friendly jeans
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·The city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·The city announced a plan to install more bike lanes to promote eco-friendly transport
• ·A bookstore started a program to read to children at local daycares
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed thousands of dollars worth of goods
• ·A new shopping mall is set to open next month with over 100 stores
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a city with lower taxes
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester