A museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays

The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwestA toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home

A community held a festival celebrating its immigrant heritage with traditional food and musicResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in childrenThe transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas

A famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literatureA hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids

A retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hoursA new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shopping

A team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficientlyLocal authorities installed new traffic cameras to reduce speeding and improve road safety

A famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief effortsA tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions

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• ·The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology
• ·TV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a self-serve dog wash station
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·A new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents
• ·A local café offered free Wi Fi to customers who spend a minimum amount
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·A community center offered free yoga classes for seniors
• ·The government announced plans to repair old bridges and highways across the state