A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution

A new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salaryA major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%

A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adultsA local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 70 dogs and catsA tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently

The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championshipA severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage

A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade

A major car manufacturer recalled 550000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking systemScientists developed an organic fertilizer that improves soil quality without harmful chemicals

The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in classResearchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster

The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two yearsA popular clothing brand announced a collaboration with a famous athlete to create sportswear

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• ·Retail chain introduces zero-waste aisles with package-free food options
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast reduces snacking on unhealthy foods
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck where residents brought dishes to share with their neighbors
• ·Teachers receive new tablets to integrate digital lessons in classrooms
• ·A local middle school’s science team won first place at a national STEM competition
• ·Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews
• ·Research shows that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A local café offered free Wi Fi to customers who spend a minimum amount
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A study in a science journal found natural sunlight exposure improves children’s cognitive function
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce