A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

The school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internetResearchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers

The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habitsA popular fashion brand announced plans to recycle old clothing into new productsDoctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries

The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for workA new study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance in students

The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown

A major food company announced plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change

A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driverA study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%

A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industryA city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

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• ·The city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·The education board decided to add financial literacy courses to the high school curriculum starting next semester
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·Photography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·The national ballet company performed a new production of “Swan Lake” to sold-out crowds
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·The city hosted an international sports tournament attracting teams from around the world
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·The transportation department announced plans to add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers