A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stationsMarine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsA major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieresLocal farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizers

A study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions

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

The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community centerStudy reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groupsAmbulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid

TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremonyResearch finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults

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• ·A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and camping
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a dramatic putt on the 18th hole
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its streaming service that allows offline viewing
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 500 toys for children in need