A local coffee shop announced it would be switching to compostable cups and utensils to reduce its environmental impact.

Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a weekArt museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters

Construction begins on new bridge to ease traffic congestionChefs from around the world gather for international cooking competitionStudy links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas

Postal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next monthDance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities

Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksA major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings

The national basketball league announced a new sponsorshipA local artist painted a mural celebrating diversity

The government announced plans to build more rural clinicsA tech startup launched a finance management app

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• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts
• ·A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next year
• ·A new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homes
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates
• ·A historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive teaching methods have more engaged students
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two cities by 20 minutes
• ·A community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage
• ·A bank announced a student loan refinancing program with lower interest rates
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections