Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star

Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next monthDoctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects

The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictionsEnvironmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 4 tons of wasteA best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism

Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semesterA large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states

A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings

The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnessesStudy finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors

Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezesParamedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response

Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action gameResearch shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients

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• ·Local business wins award for best customer service in the region
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh herbs to a local soup kitchen to support their meal programs
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields due to favorable weather conditions
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·A team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficiently
• ·Doctors advised people with respiratory conditions to stay indoors during a recent air quality alert
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A famous actor donated their personal collection of vintage cameras to a local museum
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic movies every weekend during the winter
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus
• ·A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in person
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires