Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases

A social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen timeLocal farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal healthA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional playA hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in person

Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxietyThe public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season

A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

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• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A tech startup raised $220 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.2 billion
• ·A new study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline.
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with limited providers
• ·A research study revealed that listening to music while studying improves retention for some students
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest
• ·Local police arrested a suspect in a major theft case
• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to millions in losses
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river
• ·A local bookstore offered a discount for students with a valid ID