A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs

A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workersThe government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds

A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwideA team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancientArchaeologists uncovered ancient pottery fragments in a rural village in central Europe

Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next yearScientists found a way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy

Local volunteers organized a food drive to support families facing food insecurity

A leading streaming service released a docuseries about endangered species conservationA museum displayed ancient artifacts from a dig

A gym added an indoor poolA government agency updated environmental regulations

A tech company released faster softwareA local theater hosted an independent film festival

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• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a local company
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in adults
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·The transportation department began repaving major highways to fix potholes
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidents
• ·The city council approved a $200 million project to upgrade public parks and build new recreational facilities for residents.
• ·A farm started selling fresh herbs and spices at a local farmers market
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·Study shows that adding ginger to meals helps with digestion issues
• ·A tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries