A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount

A school district purchased new laptops for all high school studentsA tech company announced a new feature for its streaming service that allows offline viewing

A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the areaA bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seedsA construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highway

A research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on testsA café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter

A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables

A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its historyA fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets

A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hoursA software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students

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• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic peace agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·Plant nursery offers wide selection of native plants for home gardens
• ·Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users reserve spots in advance
• ·A construction project to renovate a library began
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of their work at a local gallery that ran for two weeks
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·A bookstore launched a teen book club focusing on young adult novels with diverse characters and themes
• ·Scientists observed changes in animal behavior due to climate change
• ·A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time