An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade

A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown areaScientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal villageA study revealed that students who participate in sports teams have better time-management skills

The government passed new regulations to prevent false advertising of health productsA museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist

A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers

A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samplesA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

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• ·A local community started a community garden to provide fresh produce to low-income families
• ·Researchers studied how different types of music affect workout performance
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focusing on young adult fiction
• ·The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A team of scientists created the first 3D-printed organ (a liver) that can function in a lab environment for up to a month
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber
• ·Research finds that board games improve critical thinking in children
• ·A coffee shop started offering coffee tasting flights where customers can sample three different types of coffee
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·Cycling event draws 2000 participants for charity ride across state lines