Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter

A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their dataA community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage

A grocery store added self-checkout lanes to reduce wait times for customersA school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford themA photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserve

A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lightingA musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelter

A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 50 new beds

A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxietyA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous modelA taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and family

A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticksA city council voted to increase funding for public transportation by 15% next year

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• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeans
• ·The city announced plans to repave 60 miles of roads and fix potholes
• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from 30 different countries
• ·A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand stores
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric pickup truck with towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·The national hockey team announced its new roster
• ·Elementary school takes students on field trip to zoo
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A city added 15 new bike racks in downtown areas to encourage eco-friendly transportation
• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 44% in adults
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive language
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes