A fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital

A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 45% in adultsA local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $70000

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choicesThe national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournamentA severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter

A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past yearA famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virusThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

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• ·Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·Photography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·A study found green tea boosts the immune system
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 30 different cultures
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A best-selling author released a new novel that focuses on mental health awareness
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills
• ·Scientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event featuring local and national poets
• ·City launches bike sharing program with 500 stations across downtown areas
• ·Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response