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 community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·A powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·The government provided grants to eco-friendly businesses
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development
• ·A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·Community center offers free classes in computer skills for seniors
• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand
• ·A local fire department responded to a house fire, saving two residents and preventing the fire from spreading to neighboring homes.
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal began
• ·A local theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern adaptation
• ·Researchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math tests
• ·A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issues
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution