The city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountainsA school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12

A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produceA heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days

Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionRetailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times

Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injuryThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years

Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wildernessA popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction

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• ·A major airline announced more summer flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years in a rural excavation site
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teen patrons
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·Police department partners with community groups to reduce crime rates
• ·Track and field athletes win multiple gold medals at state championship
• ·A university’s debate team won a national championship
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products
• ·Students won a prize for their invention at a science fair
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·Camera store offers photography classes for beginners on weekends
• ·Researchers discovered that exercise can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes