Local businesses hosted a craft fair where artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery

The school district provided free breakfast for all students in primary schoolsScientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds

The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail storesA popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV showsResearchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes

The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in rural areasA tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes

Doctors developed a new surgical technique that shortens recovery time

The local museum held a children's day event with interactive activitiesResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

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• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoods
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial use
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a park
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A farmers market helped small farmers sell products
• ·The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic border agreement after three years of diplomatic talks
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature