A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a riverThe postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush

A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy mealsResearchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment

A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residentsA study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone

The government announced tax breaks for families with children to help with childcare costs

A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languagesA new community center opened to offer free fitness classes and job training

Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptomsAn international organization donated medical supplies to countries facing shortages

The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areasA tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time

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• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain
• ·A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levels
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions, with residents asked to limit water usage.
• ·Chocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched 50 new satellites into orbit to expand its global internet service
• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup, defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1.
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.
• ·The government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans