A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tabletsA farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous model

A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and familyA restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks

A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation by 15% next year

A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sampleTheater shows classic film with live musical accompaniment

Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kidsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips

Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollutionSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs

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• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily
• ·A community center offered free English classes for immigrant families
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet for their contributions to modern verse
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·The stock market rose 1.8% after a major pharmaceutical company announced a new drug
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%, according to a 10-year study.
• ·The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from households
• ·Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season