The city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas

Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at lifeA music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist

Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ringA new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.6 hours to 1.25 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 29% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchisesThe national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases

Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 56% more efficient than current modelsA hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests, increasing bookings by 25%

A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofitA construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units

A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep fasterA small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs

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• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainability
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival
• ·Cycling event draws 2000 participants for charity ride across state lines
• ·A farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at local farmers markets during the fall season
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 106°F
• ·A coffee shop added specialty teas
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs
• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production
• ·Scientists found a way to clean up oil spills using a natural substance from seaweed
• ·Juice bar adds new menu items made with local seasonal fruits