Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star

Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next monthDoctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects

The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of wasteA best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism

Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semesterA large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states

A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings

The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnessesStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesParamedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response

Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action gameResearch shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients

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• ·The city introduced a bike - sharing program to encourage eco - friendly transportation
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·The public transit system added 30 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produce
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition clothing collection
• ·The federal reserve indicated it may raise interest rates slightly in the next quarter to curb inflation
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A small farm started selling fresh honey at the weekly farmers market, quickly selling out each week
• ·A massive wildfire in the western region destroyed over 10,000 acres of forest forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses
• ·Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter
• ·A major bookstore planned to host author signings and book readings every weekend