The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.

A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system functionThe city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists

Scientists identified a new species of plant with potential medicinal propertiesThe government announced plans to invest in improving public schoolsA tech company donated software to local non profit organizations

Researchers found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehensionThe police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members

A major bookstore announced plans to offer more digital books and audiobooks

Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illnessA construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time

A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectivesA small business owner expanded their product line to include eco-friendly cleaning supplies

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus

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• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flowers and intricate designs
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely
• ·Skateboard competition attracts professional riders from around the world
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficiently
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to recycle electronic waste
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with chronic illnesses
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates
• ·A government program provided $50,000 grants to 20 small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·A library added new digital tools for students to access research databases
• ·The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 15-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour