A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for patrons who can’t visit in person

The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubsA museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketEngineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a regionThe postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers

A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the worldResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersThe national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports

A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amountA study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation

A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to firesA tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million

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• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·A charity raised funds to build schools in developing countries
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the flu
• ·A local bookstore offered a discount for students with a valid ID
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·A medical journal study found regular green tea consumption improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safe
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topics
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved features
• ·A hospital hired 30 additional nurses to reduce patient-to-nurse ratios and improve care quality
• ·A high school football team won its first state championship in 30 years