A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030

A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournamentsA tech company donated computers to a local elementary school for its computer lab

A national park reported record attendance during the summer months due to improved facilitiesA bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowersA construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development

A research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adultsA café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honey

A government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safety

A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuriesA school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling

A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photoA bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch

A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfortA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months

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• ·Pet store offers grooming services for exotic pets like birds and reptiles
• ·Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spaces
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of diabetes using blood samples
• ·A tech company donated $500,000 to support coding programs in elementary schools
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wild
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on decision-making skills
• ·A hockey team announced a new coach to replace the outgoing coach who led the team for 10 years
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menu
• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign to vaccinate children in developing countries against measles and rubella.
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forest
• ·A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each