A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a smaller city

A popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menuScientists invented a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building windows

The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagersLocal artists collaborated to create a large mural celebrating the city's cultural diversity

The government offered grants to small businesses that develop eco-friendly productsA large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated section for graphic novels and comics

Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids

The city implemented a new program to compost food waste from restaurants and householdsA fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members

A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoicesA community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer

A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the communityA library added a collection of audiobooks for kids to encourage family listening time

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• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A survey found that 60% of adults do not get enough sleep (less than 7 hours per night)
• ·Scientists studied the impact of deforestation on wildlife habitats
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·A new study showed that social media use affects teenagers' sleep quality
• ·The country’s unemployment rate rose slightly due to seasonal job changes
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·A new art installation in a city square attracted thousands of visitors with its interactive design
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·Doctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season
• ·A charity collected school supplies for low-income kids
• ·Track and field athletes win multiple gold medals at state championship