A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicalsThe school district launched an anti-bullying hotline for students to report incidents

Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in childrenThe government passed a law that requires food labels to list added sugars clearly

A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a city with lower taxes

Doctors created a new treatment for eczema that reduces itching and inflammationA tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

(责任编辑：陈慧琳)

• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award
• ·The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·Florist delivers free flowers to hospital patients
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 100 new employees in the next six months
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·A large hotel opened in the city center to accommodate tourists
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·A small café started offering free Wi-Fi to customers who spend over $5 on food or drinks
• ·Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 42% in adults