The transportation department announced plans to add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skillsThe national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health services

A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissionsA new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shoppingA team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficiently

Local authorities installed new traffic cameras to reduce speeding and improve road safetyA famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief efforts

A tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions

A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six monthsA community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets

A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store creditA library hosted a "tech help for seniors" session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones

A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costsA fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school

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• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body
• ·The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash
• ·A popular coffee chain planned to open new stores in small cities
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A construction company used solar power to run its equipment during a project
• ·Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent