The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountainsA school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12

A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produceA heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days

Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionRetailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times

Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injuryThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% 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

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• ·The national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·Astronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate
• ·International organizations are sending medical teams to regions hit by a recent earthquake
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·International organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane
• ·The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 35%
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs