A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide

A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipmentA taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%

A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knittersA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a weekA farm started selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer

A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibitsA software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features

A community organized a charity auction that raised $8000 for an animal shelter

A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milkThe community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities

A new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performanceThe government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage

A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in personResearchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions

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• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes
• ·Local schools will extend after - school programs to support working parents
• ·Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between meals
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for families
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities.
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell pastries
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen formula that is reef safe and water resistant for 8 hours
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to accommodate more visitors
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·Scientists developed a new method to detect early signs of a common disease