A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors

A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffeeA wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests

A software company offered a free trial of its programA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plantA charity organized a benefit concert

A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-booksA sports team signed a star player

A local newspaper started a digital newsletter

A bakery used local ingredients in its productsA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A farm participated in a local farmers market to sell fresh fruits and vegetables
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor earned $45 million on its opening weekend
• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·A professional athlete set a new national record in the 100-meter sprint at a recent competition
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids
• ·A city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibility
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding