A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders

The school district launched an anti-bullying campaign to create a safer school environmentResearchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in young children

The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising and scamsA tech company announced it will expand its operations to a new city and hire 500 employeesDoctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief

The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trashA new study showed that meditation can improve focus and concentration in adults

The city hosted a music festival with local bands and international artists performing

Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydratesResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areasAn oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 years

A small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmedA study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day

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• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved features
• ·he government announced new measures to boost local economic growth
• ·A musician released a new album that topped the streaming charts within 48 hours of its release
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·A high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storage
• ·Retailers launched a new loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to customers
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city center
• ·A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by the region’s history, topping local music charts
• ·A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000