A clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next seasonWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout linesSurvey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children

Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grainsScientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years ago

Public library partners with local schools to provide after school tutoring

Tennis star wins grand slam tournament for the third time in careerA study showed that 30% of workers experience burnout due to long hours and high stress

A protest against educational inequality demanded more funding for schools in poor neighborhoodsA city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers

A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schoolsA new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society

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• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·A new study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance in students
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·A library started a teen book club that focuses on young adult fiction and graphic novels
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in a remote mountain area
• ·Online platform launches new feature to connect freelance workers with clients
• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·A famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel
• ·Coast guard rescues several sailors from storm hit boat
• ·Researchers found that spending time in green spaces improves mental health
• ·The UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in September the lowest in 20 years
• ·Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levels
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 35000 residents in the central region