A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safelyA study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancersThe postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours

Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service projectA singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide

Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureLocal police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

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• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can improve mental health and reduce anxiety
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in high school students.
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets
• ·A café hosted a live music night featuring local musicians every Friday evening
• ·A community garden donated 250 pounds of zucchini to a local food bank this summer
• ·A grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customers
• ·Researchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for foodborne illnesses
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment system
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills