A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units

A study showed that group study sessions help students get better gradesThe government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children

A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languagesScientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteriaThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winter

A fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothingA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling

A community organized a charity walk to raise money for cancer research

A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera systemA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months

A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print runLocal residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

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• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 45 stand-up comedians from 10 countries
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels, reducing landfill waste by 90%.
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity
• ·Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic waste
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew, a smoother alternative to iced coffee
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study
• ·A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal village
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas
• ·A grocery store started selling organic and non-GMO products in a dedicated section of the store
• ·Doctors successfully performed the first ever organ transplant using 3D-printed tissues