Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levelsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged studentsThe government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions

A toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physicsA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music, dance, and food from India

Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near elementary schools to protect childrenA local community started a community garden to provide fresh produce to low-income families

A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skillsThe national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health services

A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissionsA new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shopping

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• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public transportation hub downtown
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·Volunteers planted over 10,000 trees in a local forest to restore damaged ecosystems
• ·A hotel began offering eco-friendly packages that include bike rentals and guided nature hikes
• ·A study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public swimming pool in the eastern neighborhood
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·The city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation
• ·The university signed a partnership agreement with an international institution
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·A major smartphone brand released a new model with a 6.7-inch display and 5000mAh battery
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste
• ·A local farm offered tours to teach people about how food is grown