A city promoted local businesses

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 2030A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities

The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseasesA soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee

A new high-speed rail line opened connecting three major cities and cutting travel time by half

Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areasThe government announced grants for small farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materialsAn airline announced it will offer discounted fares for senior citizens traveling alone

Local police launched a program to educate teens about the dangers of drunk drivingA study found that remote work has reduced commuting time by an average of 90 minutes daily

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• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted a puppy yoga event where participants did yoga while interacting with puppies
• ·Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption drive that found homes for 120 cats and dogs
• ·City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national park
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week