A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next year

An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for couplesScientists found that spending time in parks can improve mental health and reduce anxiety

The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at homeA museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artistA local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie

Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutesThe postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail

A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals

Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%A thunderstorm caused power outages for 30000 residents in the central region

The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by drought conditionsScientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with unique plumage

An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more vegetarian optionsLocal police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents

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• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·Study shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children
• ·A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exercise
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical acclaim attracting over 11000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·A major airline said it will increase flight frequencies to European cities by 30% next quarter
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers
• ·A music festival announced plans to use solar power for its stage equipment
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season
• ·A car manufacturer launched its first fully electric SUV with a charging time of under 30 minutes
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year