A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for patrons who can’t visit in person

The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubsA museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketEngineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a regionThe postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers

A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the worldResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersThe national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports

A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amountA study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation

A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to firesA tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million

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• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million
• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched 50 new satellites into orbit to expand its global internet service
• ·A tech company switched to a 4-day workweek, reporting a 20% boost in employee productivity
• ·Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·Researchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes