A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.

The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online coursesA large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at lifeA music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New ArtistLocal police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.6 hours to 1.25 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 29% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved products

A city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibilityA scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materials

A pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet ownersA restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails

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• ·A music festival announced it will ban single-use plastics from all its events
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communities
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year
• ·The city hosted an international food festival featuring dishes from different cultures
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on 10 downtown buildings
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps children cope with trauma
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·Real estate prices in major cities increased by 7% this year raising concerns about a potential housing bubble
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste section with bulk foods and package-free products
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars