Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonThe government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities

A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first dayScientists developed a new material that can recycle plastic waste into useful productsLocal residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a park

The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible onlineA major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next month

Researchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soil

The school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy coursesThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wildernessA popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction

Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practicesAn energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030

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• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public swimming pool in the eastern neighborhood
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users track their food waste at home
• ·A photographer won an international award for their series of photos documenting wildlife conservation
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetings
• ·A research study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe
• ·A new shopping center opened with a rooftop garden and outdoor dining areas