A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 560000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 15 minutes
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A study found that regular meditation can improve focus and reduce symptoms of ADHD in adults
• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The community center offered free tutoring for students
• ·Environmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees
• ·A multinational corporation announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on diversity and inclusion